The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia
Deputy Director (Research)

The Deputy Director (Research) is an exciting leadership role at one of Australia’s biggest and highly respected child health research institutes. The position will be instrumental in driving the implementation of The Kids’ ambitious new 2025-2035 Strategic Plan, Research Reimagined. The bold plan sets out a vision to solve the biggest challenges facing the health and wellbeing of children and families through challenge-driven research – science that begins with a clear question or endpoint in mind.

The Deputy Director (Research) will be critical in overseeing the development and delivery of strategies that outline clear research priorities and goals, along with plans to ensure they can be fully funded, executed, monitored and delivered in partnership with internal and external collaborators.

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia. Our team of more than 1,200 researchers, students, professional service staff and volunteers is driven by our vision – happy healthy kids.

As leaders in child health research, we foster a collaborative culture that emphasises excellence, integrity, growth, and cooperative problem-solving. Headquartered within the Perth Children’s Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, and with offices in Adelaide and Broome, our dynamic environment offers a unique blend of research, innovation, and community engagement to address significant health challenges affecting children in Australia and globally.

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Our Vision and Purpose

At The Kids Research Institute Australia our vision is simple – happy healthy KIDS.

Our purpose is to find solutions to improve the health and happiness of children and young people everywhere.

Please use this reference number when applying: A040076
Application deadline: 2 December 2024
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.