Program Manager
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Job Summary
- Advance global child health through breastfeeding and immunology research.
- Support a world-class centre of excellence from concept to delivery.
- Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $134288 $142099 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The mission of the LRF Centre for Immunology and Breastfeeding is to promote child health through breastfeeding. We aim to develop a holistic understanding of how breastfeeding practices and human milk composition influence healthy immune development. This knowledge will empower healthcare providers and mothers with recommendations to improve child health worldwide.
About the opportunity
- Manages all day-to-day activities related to the research portfolio including financial and grants management research administration communications stakeholder engagement and staff supervision from inception through to implementation and closure.
- Works closely with the Team Leader to coordinate program activities across a wide range of projects within the LRF CIB team.
- Focuses on developing and maintaining a global centre of excellence through strategic project support and alignment.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency. Postdoctoral degree in health/immunology field.
- Highly developed project planning coordination and management skills; ability to lead the development and implementation of multiple research projects.
- Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills including ability for strategic thinking.
- Ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement and uptake of research outcomes.
- Excellent level of interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
Position description: PD - Program Manager (521702).pdf
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Valerie Verhasselt at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 11 November 2025
This position is only open to Current UWA staff
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Manager
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- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
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- Microsoft Project
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- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
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