• Exciting leadership role in our health strategy team
• Help shape our clinical evidence agenda and lead key projects
• Great working environment and benefits, including generous salary packaging

About us

The Heart Foundation is Australia's leading heart health charity, committed to helping Australians lead healthier lifestyles and encouraging those most at risk to take better care of their heart health. Our One Heart Strategy (2018-2020) is focused on prevention, care and support, and research, to both prevent heart disease and improve heart health and quality of life for all Australians.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Health Strategy and working closely with the Chief Medical Advisor, this position will help shape the Heart Foundation's strategic clinical agenda. You will manage key projects and oversee the development of evidence-based position statements, policies and guidelines.

Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively disseminate clinical content and provide advice to relevant internal departments, including the wider Heart Health team, Marketing and Advocacy. Responsible for managing the Clinical Committee, you will interface with members of other Heart Health Committees to ensure effective governance and communication of clinical information.

You will be a positive manager, supporting and motivating a small customer-centric and high-performing team. You will identify ongoing professional development opportunities for your team and ensure they are up to date with current and emerging cardiovascular clinical issues and research.

Please refer to the position description for further information about the role.

About you

We are looking for someone who is tertiary qualified in a medical, health science field or cardiac care with a demonstrated understanding of the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

You will have sound knowledge of project management, research and evaluation methodologies and have experience conducting evidence reviews and translating this information into clinical positions, policies and guidelines for dissemination. You will be comfortable speaking to external audiences about the clinical work of the Heart Foundation and when required will represent the Heart Foundation on external working groups.

Purpose. Passion. People.

Our staff believe in our purpose, are proud to work at the Heart Foundation and have the opportunity to make a difference every day through challenging and meaningful work. So, come and join our supportive and passionate team and work in a great environment that supports your lifestyle and promotes active living.

To apply

To apply, please submit a CV along with a covering letter addressing the essential requirements and detailing your experience in clinical evidence and team management.

Candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

No recruitment agencies please.

Location is flexible and applicants from all capital cities will be considered.