* Employment type: FTC - Full-time Contract
At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.
An exciting opportunity now exists for a Project Manager to join the Australia and New Zealand Organ Replacement Therapies Registry Group (ANZORRG), based at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). ANZORRG is a group of Clinical Quality Registries that collects, analyses, and reports on data related to organ donation and replacement therapies to improve patient outcomes and inform clinical practice across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
This core leadership role will be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of key operational activities across the suite of ANZORRG Registries, along with leading initiatives related to data collection, management and reporting.
The Project Manager position will form part of the ANZORRG leadership team with responsibility for high quality registry data, successful project management and facilitation of Registry based projects and improvement initiatives.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of ANZORRG project plans, tasks, timelines, reporting, and outcomes
* Ensuring consistent, high-quality project management principles, documentation, and reporting processes are upheld throughout ANZORRG projects and procedures
* Guiding ANZORRG data management and integration practices and procedures
* Supporting development and application of Registry best practices across the organisation
* Championing continuous improvement in procedures, workflows, tools, and organisation
* Providing leadership, mentorship, and training to ANZORRG Project Officers and broader staff, where appropriate
* Delivering accurate, timely responses to data requests and reporting obligations for contributing units, government agencies, and collaborators
* Conducting analysis and interpretation of Registry projects for a variety of audiences, both in writing and verbally
About You
The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:
* Essential requirement: Relevant degree in science, health science, public health or related field
* Desirable: relevant higher qualification in data management, analysis, relevant clinical area
* Proven experience in managing complex projects or programs, preferably within a registry or health research setting
* Knowledge of organ transplantation and donation
* Experience in quality improvement initiatives in health care settings
* Experience working with large health datasets or clinical quality registries
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, research, and government sectors
* Strong understanding of committee governance practices and procedures
* High-level organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and limited direction
* High-level proficiency in both strategic thinking and attention to detail in operational delivery
* Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation
Special Requirements
* Some out of hours work may be required.
* Possible travel interstate or overseas.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on current level, experience and qualifications
* In addition, we offer up to $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging and up to $2,650 FBT exempt meals and entertainment packaging
* Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
* Exposure to diverse research fields and technologies
Our Culture and Values
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals.
If these are also your values and goals, apply today.
For a copy of the position description please click here.
Applications close: Sunday 3 rd August 2025
Early applications are encouraged as the role may close earlier if filled.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.
SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.
(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)
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