Program Manager

The Opportunity

• Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia our vision is
• simple; Happy, Healthy Kids! We want kids to be able to live their lives to the
• healthiest and happiest, right here in our community - and around the world.
• Our BREATH Team (Building Respiratory Equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
• Islander Health) play an important role in achieving this vision with the aim
• to optimise lung health of kids, with a focus on lung health in First Nations
• children.
• We now have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to
• join the team, to provide oversight and coordinate a broad range of research
• projects in the field of lung health.
• As our Program
• Manager, you will play a significant role in the direction and
• delivery of the strategic priorities of our team. This will see you leverage on
• your skills and experience in research project management, financial management
• and stakeholder engagement, with a key part of this position being around team
• leadership & managing staff.
• Some of your
• responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating day-to-day activities relating to the team’s research portfolio.
• Overseeing legal agreements and contracts for the program.
• Managing the development of budgets, forecasting and financial management/reporting.
• Engaging with national and international collaborators and external organisations (such as universities, funding bodies, government partners).
• Based at our modern
• office in Nedlands, this is currently a part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity and a
• 1-year contract covering parental leave. 0.8 FTE may be considered.

About You

• This is a diverse and
• rewarding role that requires dedication to working with a number of internal and
• external stakeholders, and would suit someone with a research background,
• strong program management skills and familiarity with the research or academic
• sector.
• Highly developed project planning, coordination, and management skills; ability to lead the development and implementation of multiple research projects.
• Experience working as part of a team in a multi-diverse research environment.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal health research and demonstrated empathy and respect for Aboriginal culture.
• Excellent financial stewardship and financial management of diverse funding bodies.
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement.

At

• The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace
• culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit
• support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse
• communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived
• experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment
• process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to
• thrive.
• If you meet many, but not all, of the role
• requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any
• career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is
• reflected in how we:
• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive
• leadership and create an
• environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
• Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll
• enjoy:
• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How to apply

• If this
• role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please
• click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description,
• and submit your application.

Please

include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the

skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.

Applications

• will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing
• technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your
• application, please contact [email protected].