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Research, Policy and Advocacy Manager

Neurosurgical Society of Australasia

ABOUT US

The Neurosurgical Society of Australasia (NSA) is a professional not for profit organisation which promotes the study and advancement of the art and science of neurosurgery through education, training and research related activities. We are a small team of 5 staff at present.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This new role has been developed to assist the NSA in responding effectively on behalf of its members and trainees to challenges and opportunities within neurosurgery and the wider health sector. The role is responsible for undertaking research and preparing quality written submissions, papers and policy statements for various audiences based on that research, working in collaboration with our member neurosurgeons and trainees.

The role is also responsible for providing direct support and management of the research activities and trainees. This includes providing advice and support to researchers in their development and design of research projects, ethics applications and modifications.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Highly developed writing skills and demonstrated experience producing recommendations, project and implementation plans, briefing papers and reports.
  • High level negotiating and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, individuals and groups.
  • An understanding of the Australian (and, ideally New Zealand) health systems, with particular reference to the issues impacting surgery.
  • A postgraduate qualification with subsequent relevant experience in research management, particularly human research ethics and research integrity or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Experience in human research and the development of human research projects, including ethical considerations in the conduct of the research.
  • Flexibility to work evenings to support working parties and committees which ordinarily meet out of normal business hours.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a part time position for 20 hours per week, located onsite (not remote) in Docklands. The days and hours of work will be determined with the successful applicant. Flexibility to work evenings to support working parties and committees which ordinarily meet out of normal business hours. Work outside normal business hours can be done remotely.

The salary is $95,000 (adjusted pro-rata) plus superannuation. The position description is available for downloading below.

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