Director of Research

Metro North Health is establishing the Heart Lung Research Institute (HLRI) as its fifth world leading translational research institute—dedicated exclusively to advancing discovery and innovation across cardiac and respiratory diseases.

About the role

The HLRI will support clinicians, researchers, and health managers across Metro North Health (and beyond) to deliver high‑value heart and lung care by identifying cost‑effective methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients with heart and lung conditions. As the Director of Research, you will play a critical leadership role in building, shaping, and embedding the HLRI as a world‑class translational research institute.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide executive level leadership in the ongoing growth and development of a world-class heart and lung research institute.
• Develop strong clinician engagement through a close working relationship with the Heart and Lung Clinical Stream and all clinical departments across Metro North Health involved in delivering heart and lung patient care.
• In conjunction with the Operations Director, continually evaluate and develop the existing business and funding model for the HLRI.
• Provide high level, expert input into relevant committees, meetings and forums relating to heart and lung research and clinical translation.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED