Chief of Staff

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world-leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with a rare condition, to the many affected by complex, illnesses like cancer and autoimmune disease, we are pioneering discoveries that have deep impact in our community

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting newly created role The Chief of Staff - Executive Office partners closely with the Executive Director to oversee the effective operation of the Executive Office. The Chief of Staff assists and communicates with the Garvan Leadership Team, senior leaders and department heads in decision-making, program management and initiative implementation and acts as a communication liaison for the Executive Director with senior leaders, staff and external stakeholders.

**Salary**: Up to $160,000 + 10.5% superannuation + salary packaging

Employment Type: Full time 2-year term contract

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO- Partner closely with the Executive Director to assist in the daily operations of the Executive Office, including determining key priorities, activity planning and preparation for key engagements.- Support the Executive Director in decision making by facilitating the decision-making process, and liaising with stakeholders to gather relevant information.- Communicate on behalf of the Executive Director, serving as a liaison and following up on action items agreed in meetings.- Ensure relevant Institute initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to staff and stakeholders to drive transparent timely information and employee engagement.- Support the Executive Director and their Executive Assistant to handle queries and requests sent to the Executive Office, developing action plans and assisting with preparation and dissemination of communications.- Plan staff meetings, develop run sheets and support materials (including PowerPoint presentations)- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders across the institute, boards of directors, partners and donors.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in management and/or administration related discipline or equivalent- Significant experience (5+ years) in a strategic management or executive role- High order critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience and skills in liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution with staff at all levels.- Ability to maintain strict confidence, handle competing priorities, and remain diplomatic under pressure- Experience in organising and directing teams and departments- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills- Applicants should demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles, and demonstrate knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment.

ABOUT GARVAN

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
- Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively._

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