About This Opportunity 

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take the lead in driving the success of the Australasian Kidney Trials Network (AKTN), a collaborative research network advancing clinical trials in kidney disease. You’ll play a key leadership role, working with the Chair of the Executive Operations Secretariat to provide hands-on operational, financial, and strategic oversight, ensuring AKTN’s research and stakeholder activities run seamlessly and make real impact.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Support AKTN executive committees with high-level guidance across governance, operations, financial management, and planning.

• Ensure effective service delivery and foster productive relationships with central business areas and key stakeholders.

• Lead the development and implementation of initiatives and operational plans that strengthen AKTN’s long-term viability.

• Oversee committee reporting, agenda preparation, and the development of governance frameworks, policies, and risk management strategies.

• Build skilled teams to coordinate clinical trials, improve systems and processes, and contribute to funding applications that advance AKTN’s research goals.

This is a part-time (70%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years at HEW Level 9, base at Dutton Park Campus.

About You  

• A relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Excellent written and analytical communication skills, including demonstrated ability in research proposal development, research governance and policy development, and the interpretation and dissemination of research sector standards, policies, and guidelines.

• Demonstrated in-depth working knowledge of current applicable regulations and industry best practices and standards pertaining to research conduct in both the domestic and international environment.

• Demonstrated ability in financial management and proven ability to interpret and report on financial data and provide high quality advice.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills at both strategic and operational levels, including the ability to work within a collaborative leadership team, and to negotiate, influence, and interact effectively with senior executives and opinion leaders in the research community.

• Demonstrated experience managing professional research operations teams, including planning, setting, and adjusting priorities and resourcing to co-ordinate complex work programs in a fast-paced environment, with stringent quality and compliance obligations.

• Awareness of and commitment to equity principles, organisational ethics, risk management and occupational health and safety policies and practices.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Monika Janda at m.janda@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday November 2nd, 2025, at 11.00pm AEST (R-57433). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the last week of November.

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