South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is South Australia’s flagship health and medical research institute, internationally recognised for delivering world‑class research that improves health outcomes and transforms lives. Bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and partners across the health, academic and government sectors, SAHMRI plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific discovery, translational research and health innovation both nationally and globally.
An opportunity now exists for an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join SAHMRI’s executive leadership team during a significant period of organisational transformation and strategic change. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the COO will provide organisation‑wide operational leadership ensuring SAHMRI’s enabling functions and infrastructure effectively support the Institute’s research, workforce and strategic priorities.
The COO will provide senior operational leadership across SAHMRI’s enabling and operational functions, working closely with leaders across ICT, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Quality, Safety and Risk, Marketing and Philanthropy, Research and Facility Services.
The successful candidate will be a contemporary and commercially astute executive leader with demonstrated experience operating within a complex, purpose‑driven environment. You will bring strong strategic, operational and stakeholder leadership capability, together with the ability to lead organisational change, influence outcomes and foster collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Experience leading broad operational portfolios within health, research, education, government or similarly complex sectors will be highly regarded.
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Katherine Myers‑Scott or Phil Morton at Morton Philips on (08) 510. Applications are welcome directly through SEEK.
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