Senior Manager, Government Partnerships

Join the Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) in a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape government partnerships, drive strategic initiatives, and support executive decision-making. Working closely with the Associate Director, you'll build influential relationships across government, champion AI-enabled innovation, and help deliver initiatives that advance equitable genomic medicine. This is a unique opportunity to make a national impact at the intersection of research, policy, and healthcare.

About your new team

The Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) is a joint initiative of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, bringing together leading experts in genomics, data science and population health. CPG is working to build a more equitable future for genomic medicine by partnering with diverse communities and driving research that improves health outcomes for all Australians.

What you'll do

• Lead government partnerships across Commonwealth, State and Territory jurisdictions
• Build and influence strategic relationships with government, ministers' offices and key stakeholders
• Partner with the Associate Director to drive executive priorities and strategic decision-making
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives that support organisational growth and performance
• Champion AI-enabled innovation to improve business operations and organisational capability
• Develop executive briefings, submissions and presentations for government and senior stakeholders
• Provide governance and secretariat support for executive meetings and strategic forums
• Identify emerging policy, funding and partnership opportunities to advance CPG's mission
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and drive delivery across diverse teams
• Manage complex stakeholder engagement while proactively identifying and mitigating risks

What you'll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in government relations, business, management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Significant experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation
• Proven success building government and strategic stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional written communication skills, including executive briefings, reports and presentations
• Experience driving organisational improvement, with a strong interest in AI-enabled ways of working

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Kate Lucas ••••@populationgenomics.org.au.

What you'll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
• Enjoy a variety of flexible and hubrid work arrangements
• Work with world-leading experts in genomics, data science, and population health through the Centre for Population Genomics
• Contribute to cutting-edge research that aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare inequities.
• Develop and apply executive-level skills in stakeholder management, strategic influence, and organisational leadership
• Collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary teams in a highly innovative and mission-driven environment.
• Enjoy a unique opportunity to make a tangible national impact while supporting an organisation with a clear social purpose and vision for the future of healthcare.

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Apply now!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Team at ••••@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Applications close: Friday 21 August 2026