Project Establishment Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and establishment of the HealthSpan Initiative, including the development of business cases, operating models, and long-term funding pathways.
• Build and influence high-impact partnerships across academia, government, industry, and philanthropy to secure investment and enable growth.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, governance, and program development to translate a bold vision into a sustainable, institution-level initiative.
• Work directly with senior academic leaders and industry partners to shape the future of preventative health.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex programs, strategic initiatives, or new organisational units, ideally within health, research, or innovation environments.
• Strong track record in developing business cases, investment propositions, and partnership models.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with experience working across government, industry, and academia.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments using strategic thinking and initiative.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Possession of a current National Police Clearance and a "C" class driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered.
• 17% superannuation.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave (after one year of service) and 36 weeks (after five years).
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• Salary packaging options and incremental progression based on continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. The HealthSpan Initiative is an ambitious, University-wide program focused on extending the period of life lived in good health through prevention, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.