Theme Manager, Precision Health
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
As one of Australias biggest and most respectedchild health research institutes we are seeking a Theme Manager for our PrecisionHealth Theme supporting the Theme Head to help drive our new strategic planwhich aims to solve the biggest challenges facing children and families.
Research Reimagined 2025-2035 is an ambitious andbold plan revolving around three core pillars focus impact thrive andemphasises challenge-driven research and the pursuit of outcomes which have themost impact. Our vision is simple happy healthy kids.
Asa Theme Manager youll play a pivotal role in steering the day-to-dayoperations of one of our core Themes working closely with the Theme Head toensure alignment with the Institutes Strategic Plan. This senior leadershipposition offers the opportunity to shape innovative research programs driveoperational excellence and cultivate a thriving people-focused work culture.
Youwill empower research teams to achieve high-impact results foster cross-themecollaboration and ensure that every initiative supports our vision of making adifference in childrens lives.
Precision Health utilises personalised approaches to healthcareaiming to tailor prevention and treatment strategies based on geneticenvironmental and lifestyle factors. This theme strives to make healthcaremore targeted and effective for each childs unique needs.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee daily operations ensuring smooth workflows optimal resource allocation and alignment with research objectives.
- Translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans that drive meaningful research outcomes.
- Mentor and support research teams guiding their professional development and encouraging innovation.
- Represent the Theme in meetings and external engagements showcasing the incredible work of your teams.
- Connect and align research efforts across Themes driving synergies and shared successes.
- Manage resources budgets and timelines to ensure high-quality research outcomes.
This role will be based at Nedlands WA and is offered at 0.6 0.8FTE.
About You
To be successful in this role you willpossess the following:
- A higher degree by research in a relevant discipline (e.g. health biomedical or social sciences) or a tertiary qualification in science/business administration.
- Proven leadership experience in complex environments with a talent for strategic planning and operational management.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing teams budgets and projects with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
- Strong ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability culturally and linguistically diversecommunities LGBTQIA people people of all ages and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.
If you meet many but not all of the rolerequirements we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected 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 strength 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 youllenjoy:
- 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 thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you pleaseclick on Apply Now to visitour Career Site view the Job Descriptionand submit your application.
Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the About You section.
Applicationswill only be accepted through our career you are experiencingtechnical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication please contact
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Contact Name: Clare Berry
Closing Date: 25/09/2026 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampions of gender equity diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with diverse genders sexes and sexualities and people living with such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity(SAGE)pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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