QLD CVRN Lead

23 Jul

QLD CVRN Lead

Brisbane

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements from our Brisbane CBD office.
• Enjoy generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.

At the Heart Foundation, we believe everyone deserves a healthy heart. Heart disease is still the nation’s number one cause of death, and since 1959 we’ve led the fight through research, support, and prevention. Be part of our mission to make heart health achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050.

How You Can Make a Difference

Want to help strengthen Queensland’s cardiovascular research community? The Heart Foundation is looking for an organiser, problem solver, and all-round people-person with great attention to detail to program manage the day-to-day functions of the Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network (QCVRN).

You’ll enable researchers, clinicians, and partners to come together to build collaborations, support emerging leaders, and deliver events that make a real impact. One day you might be coordinating a research showcase or information session; the next, you’re administrating grants, wrangling committees, or celebrating a breakthrough in heart health.

This position is being offered on a permanent full-time basis. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, blending your time between home and our Brisbane (Creek St) office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network (QCVRN), ensuring smooth delivery of all programs and activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers, institutions, funding bodies, and government partners to strengthen collaboration across Queensland’s cardiovascular research community.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality events, including research showcases, symposiums, webinars, and networking opportunities.
• Administer Queensland-specific research grants and prizes, ensuring transparent processes and effective communication with applicants and committees.
• Provide secretariat and strategic support to the QCVRN Steering and Emerging Leaders Committees, including meeting coordination, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Promote QCVRN activities and achievements through digital channels and stakeholder engagement to raise the profile of cardiovascular research in Queensland.
• Identify and drive new opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, and external engagement that advance the QCVRN’s strategic goals.

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in health, medical research, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the health and medical research landscape in Queensland and Australia is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience planning and delivering events, from concept to wrap-up and evaluation.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship skills — you’re confident connecting with a diverse range of people at different levels of seniority.
• Great organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to tailor your message to a range of audiences.
• A proactive, self-directed approach — you take ownership, spot opportunities, and make things happen.

Why Join Us?

At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to represent the communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.
• Flexible work-from-home options – up to 50% of your week.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
• Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.
Wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

Ready to Apply?

Hi, I’m Steph from the Heart Foundation I know job applications can be stressful, so let’s keep it simple. You don’t need to answer selection criteria, and cover letters are totally optional (just keep it to one page if you include one). Every application is read by a real person, not AI.

There’s no strict closing date. We’ll start reviewing applications as they come in and close once we’ve found the right person, so don’t wait too long. If you need any adjustments during the process, just email me at Sign in to view email and I’ll make sure you’re supported.

All offers are subject to standard pre-employment checks (like a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check where required).