About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

The Institutes Research Office plays a crucial role in facilitating and managing various aspects of research activities. Its primary objective is to create an environment that fosters high-quality and ethical medical research while ensuring compliance with regulations and efficient administration of resources.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• providing leadership, overall administrative and operational assistance for research activities;
• ensuring research operations align with the broader Institute strategy and objectives;
• collaborate closely with researchers and principal investigators;
• provide assistance for research and grant activities (including funding bodies); and
• manage and enhance key stakeholder relationships, specifically with the University of Melbourne.

 Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

This position is a permanent, full-time role. The role attracts an annual salary offer ranging from Higher Education Worker Level 10 (HEW10-1) $126,896 to Higher Education Worker Level 10 (HEW10-3) $158,988 commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 12 May 2024.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Relevant Masters/ PhD or equivalent scientific background understanding.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in next generation research management software applications (E.g. Endpoint Iq) and tools for project management and financial tracking.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remove roadblocks across complex, multi stakeholder teams.

What we offer:
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation

• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

At the Florey our future focus starts with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion and a desire to provide a place to tremendous opportunity to everyone.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.