Deputy Director of Research

• Exciting opportunity to lead and develop excellent performance across St Vincent's hospitals
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Full time, permanent role with convenient Fitzroy location

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of our Australia's health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

About the Role:

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

Reporting directly to the Director of Research, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Deputy Director Research Directorate to implement the Research Directorate Operational Plan and participate in planning to ensure that this plan fulfils the requirements for the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework accreditation.

Located on the main campus of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and close to public transport and parking, the Research Directorate oversees research activity across St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) (SVHA), including the promotion and facilitation of research, development of research opportunities and educational services.

The Research Governance Unit is responsible for managing the research governance obligations of SVHM and several external organisations, providing secretariat support to SVHM research-related committees.

Classifications for this position will range from HS5 - HS33 ($92, $102,653.20 per annum) plus an over award of $72.97..

Your Contribution:

As a key member of the Research Governance Unit; the successful applicant will ensure that the research community understands and abides by its obligations under a range of Federal and State legislation, including various guidelines, Codes and Standards governing the way institutions and researchers conduct human research.

You will be expected to build excellent relationships with key external agencies such as the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The Research Directorate operates as a self-funded department, and the Deputy Director will be involved in budget development particularly revenue maximisation. The Deputy Director is directly responsible for the management of Research Directorate administrative staff and the revenue and expenditure of approximately $2.5 to $3 million total Research Directorate budget (including Research Governance Unit, Research Valet Service and associated business development initiatives).

Key Responsibilities

Primary day to day accountabilities for this business-critical appointment include:

• Participating in the Research Directorate provision of research services including grants, events, education and research promotion and facilitation

• Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders providing a knowledgeable, competent, accurate and timely service

• Participating in the planning and implementation of the annual Research Directorate Operational Plan, ensuring the Research Directorate meets the relevant targets set in the SVHM Strategic Plan

• Developing, monitoring and managing the Research Governance Unit and Research Directorate budget and working with the Research Director to identify new revenue streams

• Managing the secretariat support of the SVHM Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), the SVHM Animal Ethics Committee and Institutional Biosafety Committee and ensuring that these committees are constituted and operate in accordance with relevant legislation and other guidelines and Codes

• Providing advice to individuals involved in research in relations to matters of ethical, legal and insurance requirements and the requirements of the research related committees.

Selection Criteria

When formalising your application, please consider the following selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in the medical, biomedical or life sciences field

• Extensive experience managing and administrative unit and substantial management experience in a research institution

• Sound knowledge of Australian law and standards relating to research activity and an understanding of their role in contemporary research policy and practice

• High-level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skill, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a large and diverse organisation

• Experience in the development of policy and guidelines within a diverse and complex institution

Because you're like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our employees and volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients; and better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply Now button, including your resume and cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th September 2025.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

For further enquiries please contact either Laura Stuettgen (Talent Partner) on / or email

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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