Help accelerate the development of medical breakthroughs from bench to bedside through the facilitation of major giving and grants. Rare opportunity at leading-edge research institute, largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere New rewarding role that returns 100% of every dollar donated to research priorities Located just south of Brisbane’s CBD fringe Significant 6-figure package added benefits This role is about supporting translational research and making a difference Often described as ‘bench to bedside’ research, this process involves turning scientific discoveries from laboratory, clinical, or population studies into practical applications such as new treatments, medical procedures, or diagnostics, that directly improve human health and health outcomes. This translation process aims to bridge the gap between basic research and real-world clinical practice to generate meaningful, community impact. Translational Research Institute (TRI) is the largest of its kind in the Southern hemisphere TRI was born from the desire to bring collaboration to science and directly impact the translation of research and innovation into improved healthcare. TRI is a world-class purpose-built facility that began operating in 2012 with Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer AC, co-founder of the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine, as inaugural CEO. TRI’s architecturally designed award-winning building houses more than 1000 researchers, clinicians, and industry partners. TRI also provides opportunities for links to patients and clinicians through clinical trials at the Clinical Research Facility on the Princess Alexandra Hospital campus and TRI at Children’s facility at the Queensland Children’s Hospital campus. The TRI Foundation is the charitable arm of TRI that enables donors to directly support translational medical research through world-class facilities and programs. 100% of every dollar donated will be directed to research priorities. The TRI Foundation Board is Chaired by Professor Ian Frazer who is passionate about the impacts translational research can enable. TRI Foundation is poised for growth. Career-defining opportunity for a proven relationships-invested FR professional The Philanthropy Manager will be part of the TRI Corporate Affairs and Marketing team with powerful backing from the TRI Foundation board. This prestigious leadership position is ideal for a socially poised, well connected and experienced fundraising professional who genuinely thrives in complex environments. Flexible and fast on your feet, you’re inspired, and energised, by the thought of building something worthwhile. To be trusted with this task, you will need an impressive leadership background, where you’ve worked with diverse people including high net worth individuals, trusts and funders, board members and executives. Skilled in the design and implementation of plans, frameworks and strategies, you are adept at creating compelling proposals and opening conversations about the important role philanthropy plays in progressing science. As a FR professional, you may come from a variety of suitable backgrounds that have prepared you to confidently combine disciplined, contemporary philanthropic practice with creativity, storytelling ability and strategic insight. This may have included work in medical research, higher education, health or perhaps another sophisticated environment altogether. Wherever you have acquired your expertise, you will be unswervingly confident, relying on your professional initiative and ethics to form relationships that inspire donors to engage meaningfully in support of translational research. To be considered for this role, please forward your cover letter and resume in WORD format quoting reference number MCPMMR to apply@windsor-group.com.au or contact Mike Conroy on 07 3211 0001. Windsor Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals and diversity are encouraged. Windsor Group provides expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across commercial, government and nonprofit sectors.
