Jonathan Ward
Fadden,Australia
Summary
I am a strategic and collaborative leader with a strong background in health policy development, preventive health, and population health initiatives. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities, I bring a diverse perspective to my work. Over the past five years at the University of Canberra, I have served as the Business Development Manager for the Health Research Institute, where I have successfully led efforts to enhance research partnerships and secure funding from various sources, including state, federal, and territory governments, as well as charitable organizations and industry partners.
In my current role, I have demonstrated my ability to provide strategic leadership and policy advice on emerging health issues, manage complex projects, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. My experience includes developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. I have a proven track record in project management, stakeholder engagement, and contract negotiation, which has enabled me to drive significant improvements in health research and policy outcomes.
I am excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise in preventive and population health to the ACT Health Directorate. I am confident that my skills in strategic planning, policy development, and team leadership will contribute to the Directorate's mission of improving health outcomes for the ACT community. I look forward to discussing how I can support the Directorate in achieving its goals and advancing public health initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager – Health Research Institute
University of Canberra
01.2022 - Current
- Directed strategic efforts to boost stakeholder collaboration, including with government and industry.
- Worked alongside research groups using data and evidence to inform policy.
- Facilitated the development and implementation of the HRI strategy and purpose on a page, launched in 2023.
- Monitoring and evaluation of research projects, government initiatives, and impacts of policy.
- Provided professional leadership and direction to HRI staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
- Managed budgets, negotiated contracts with external stakeholders (including the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, ACT Health, Commonwealth Department of Health), provided professional leadership and direction to HRI staff.
Governance Committee
ACT Rescue and Foster
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Enhanced governance frameworks by implementing robust policies and procedures.
Senior Advisor, Research and Innovation Services
University of Canberra
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Key skills: Stakeholder engagement (external and internal), strategy development, financial management, partnership and contract management
- Working as a part of the management team for the Health Research Institute, I have supported enhanced collaboration with key HRI stakeholders (internal and external), including negotiating MOUs with Loyola University, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), University of Valencia and Public Health Foundation India (PHFI)
- My role sees me work to develop and grow partnerships with government, industry and non-government organizations; and in support of this I have secured the attendance of Ministers and other decision makers at events
- I also facilitated the development and implementation of the HRI strategy and purpose on a page, launched in 2023
- I oversee the Institute’s budget including developing and monitoring research block grants and strategic funding
- I have managed external procurement processes, developed various tenders and research applications, and provided professional leadership and direction to HRI and its staff
- Awards: Faculty of Health Winner for Award for Outstanding Service to Staff and/or Students - 2023
- Key skills: strategic implementation, budget development, staff management Working closely with the Faculty of Health, Health Research Institute, and Research Institute of Sports and Exercise, and managing a team, I managed the administration of the full research funding life cycle, from identifying opportunities and funding, to developing submissions, budgets, acceptance, milestones, invoicing and reporting
- I sat on seed grant funding panels to develop research in the faculty, and helped communicate the Faculty of Health’s research to a complex array of external stakeholders such as the ACT and Federal governments; and medical, pharmaceutical and robotics companies to increase research revenue
- Process improvement was another key aspect of the role, and in my time leading this team I introduced Adobe Sign to the faculty with great success and was a custodian for the first set of workflows through the system
- I also lead a trial of Smartsheets in the Faculty by obtaining a license and designing new governance and processes in collaboration with colleagues
- Key skills: Adapting and Implementing policies and procedures, strategic support, staff management I was selected as part of a competitive process to act in this role, where I worked with the Director and team to prepare and submit grant applications, develop and enhance policies such as a new foreign interference policy, indirect cost policy, and a policy for interactions around GDPR in Europe
- I also worked with academics and professional staff to provide strategic support and advice on funding applications, reporting and reconciliations
- Key skills: Contract Management, stakeholder relations, grant applications Supporting a variety of researchers and administrators for the Faculty of Health, this position involved supporting researchers to obtain and manage research funding
- This included grant applications, contract management, negotiating variations and funding agreements
- I work closely with a a variety of stakeholders within the University (academics, research managers, administration) and external (ACT and Commonwealth Government, other universities, funding bodies and partner organisations)
- Awards: Portfolio Winner for Excellence Award in UC Professional Staff Awards, 2020
Acting Research Services Manager – Faculty of Health
University of Canberra
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Led a team of four to support the research in the Faculty of Health
- Communicated the Faculty of Health’s research to external stakeholders, increasing policy impacts, research impact and evaluation dissemination
- Introduced Adobe Sign and Smartsheets to streamline administrative processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Acting Manager, Research and Innovation Services
University of Canberra
11.2020 - 01.2021
- During a time of change, acted as Manager of the Research and Innovation Team.
- Portfolio Winner for Excellence Award in UC Professional Staff Awards - 2020
Education
Masters of Engineering - Photonics
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon01.2013
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Policy Development
- Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation
- Project and Program Management
- Financial and Budget Management
- Communication and Negotiation
- Team Leadership and Development
- Contract Development and Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Compliance and Governance
- Innovation and Continuous Improvements
References
Rachel Davey, Director Health Research Institute, UC, 02 6201 5359, Rachel.Davey@canberra.edu.au
Committeemembership
- Values Champion, 03/01/21, Present, University of Canberra
- Collaborative Indigenous Research Initiative (CIRI), 10/01/21, Present, University of Canberra
- UC Bushfire Response, 01/01/20, 12/31/22, University of Canberra
Affiliations
- Australian Research Management Society
Awards
Individual Winner - Faculty of Health Winner for Award for Outstanding Service to Staff and/or Students - 2023
Team Winner - Portfolio Winner for Excellence Award in UC Professional Staff Awards - 2020
Timeline
Business Development Manager – Health Research Institute
University of Canberra
01.2022 - Current
Governance Committee
ACT Rescue and Foster
07.2021 - 12.2022
Acting Research Services Manager – Faculty of Health
University of Canberra
06.2021 - 01.2022
Acting Manager, Research and Innovation Services
University of Canberra
11.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Advisor, Research and Innovation Services
University of Canberra
04.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Portland State University
Masters of Engineering - Photonics
Australian National University
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