Director Brightwater Research Clinical Excellence | Brightwater Research Centre | Permanent full-time Drive research that transforms care and improves lives. About the role As Director of the Brightwater Research Centre (BRC), you will set and drive the strategic research agenda for one of Western Australia's most respected care providers. Working closely with the Chief Clinical Excellence Officer, you will lead a dedicated research team, forge powerful partnerships with universities, government and industry, and champion the translation of evidence into real-world care improvements. This is more than a research role. It is a platform to elevate Brightwater's national and international standing as a leader in aged care and disability research — and to leave a meaningful legacy. Key responsibilities Strategy & Research Set the BRC's strategic research direction in alignment with Brightwater's organisational priorities Drive research excellence and translate findings into tangible care improvements Identify and secure grants, funding, and collaborative research ventures Build an innovation work stream that opens new opportunities in aged care and disability Champion a culture of evidence-based practice across Brightwater Partnerships & Leadership Forge and nurture partnerships with universities, government, industry, and consumer groups Represent Brightwater at senior levels on national committees, forums, and with funding bodies Oversee the BRC budget and governance frameworks with rigour and accountability Lead, inspire, and develop your team through clear goals and a high-performance culture Raise the profile of BRC's research outputs through strategic communications About you To be successful in the role you will be a strategic and influential leader with a strong research background and a passion for improving care outcomes. You will also bring: A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline Proven experience leading research programs or centres Strong track record in grant funding and research outputs Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders at an executive level Experience in health, aged care, disability, or rehabilitation sectors (highly regarded) A commitment to innovation and evidence-based practice Brightwater can offer you A lucrative base salary plus super and the ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth State of the art working space with an onsite café, free parking and staff gym Hybrid working options, promoting a healthy work life balance The opportunity to lead and shape a successful industry leading research function alongside a newly established Clinical Excellence department You will also need A satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months Current ‘C’ Class Drivers License as defined by the Department of Transport WA (DoTWA) For further enquiries, please contact Zach Ooi at or email #J-18808-Ljbffr