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You''re a strategic thinker with a passion for health promotion and a skill for turning ideas into impactful initiatives. With a strong background in business development, project management or health services, you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leading high-performing teams. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive innovation. Your leadership style is collaborative and values-driven, and you''re motivated by making a tangible difference in people''s lives. You bring a deep understanding of cardiovascular health or a keen interest in learning more. You''re confident managing budgets, logistics, and people, and you''re comfortable working across departments to achieve shared goals. Above all, you''re excited to grow a program that saves lives and strengthens community awareness.The RoleAs Manager of the Heart Health Check (HHC) program, you''ll oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of this mobile heart health testing service. Now in its 14th year, the HHC is a cornerstone of the Institute''s outreach and corporate engagement efforts. You''ll be responsible for ensuring the program''s financial sustainability, expanding its reach, and enhancing its impact. This includes managing budgets, staff, logistics, and client relationships, as well as identifying new business opportunities and partnerships. You''ll work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and collaborate with Media & Communications and Development Fund teams. Your leadership will ensure the HHC continues to deliver high-quality health checks while raising awareness of cardiovascular disease and supporting the Institute''s broader mission. This is a hands-on, multifaceted role with national reach and real-world impact.What we will trust you withManaging the HHC budget and financial reportingDeveloping and monitoring event costing modelsOverseeing travel expenses, invoicing, and grant applicationsEnsuring accurate data management and communicationsIdentifying and securing new business opportunitiesBuilding and maintaining client relationshipsCoordinating logistics and testing event calendarsLeading media and branding collaborations with partnersRecruiting, training, and managing HHC and agency staffOverseeing staff rosters, equipment, and professional developmentManaging consumables, equipment maintenance, and vehicle careSupporting Institute fundraising and representing the Institute at eventsDoes this sound like you?You have qualifications in health, business development, or customer serviceYou bring proven experience in business management and budgetingYou''re highly organised and skilled in project managementYou have strong leadership experience and enjoy managing teamsYou understand cardiovascular health or are eager to broaden your knowledgeYou''re an excellent communicator and presenterYou''re proficient in Microsoft Office, especially ExcelYou''re confident using SimplyBook, Sling, MS Forms, and SharePointYou can be flexible with working hours and travel, where requireYou have a strong customer service ethic and stakeholder focusYou''re passionate about health promotion and community engagementAbout UsThe Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and hasgrown to a team of more than200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions.A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity, and impact of heart disease.What you will be proud ofBeing part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees.We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.What we offerSalary packaging (including a $15,900 tax-free component, plus meal and entertainment allowances, holiday accommodation/venue hire plus many more);Banking & lifestyle benefits with Commonwealth Bank, including lending offers, discounts from participating retailers and financial wellbeing webinars;Excellent environment with new state-of-the-art equipment;Collaborative team environmentContinuous learning and development opportunitiesEarly applications are encouraged, we are reviewing and conducting interviews on a rolling basis upon receiving applications.Come and work with us & help make a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr