Program Manager - Human Development and Community WellbeingAs the Program Manager, you will provide managerial oversight and coordinationof a large and growing portfolio of research projects in the field of HumanDevelopment and Community Wellbeing. This will include working closely with theProgram Head, our Program Coordinators and all other staff within the HumanDevelopment and Community Wellbeing (HDCW) Team to deliver high qualityresearch will have opportunities to work across all areas of theresearch program, supporting the Program Head with the strategic direction ofthe program by providing leadership and support, overseeing all aspects of projectmanagement including financial and grant management, supporting communityengagement activities and contributing to the team's strategic resourceplanning including staffing and identifying new funding opportunities to securefinancial sustainability.This position has the potential to be shaped into your ownas we will look to you to develop and establish new processes and initiativesto ensure the efficient delivery of our program of work.Based in our officein Nedlands, this full-time opportunity will be offered for 2 years in thefirst instance.About YouThis position wouldsuit someone with project management and finance experience and a passion tocollaborate with and lead others. The key to your success will be yourexperience and skills in the following areas:Tertiary qualification in a relevant science, health related or business management field.Relevant experience in an administrative, research project management, business capacity and/or clinical research role.Superior people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.Experience in managing budgets and grants in complex funding environments.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Highly developed research project planning, coordination, and management skills.We are drivinginclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diversecareer and life experiences of our staff. If you meet several of therequirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. Wealso encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you mayhave had in your cover letter.About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people arerespected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforcethat is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embraceall employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity andinclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations whererequired.Some of our staff benefits include:Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.Flexible work options and hybrid working.Reward and recognition program.Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.Access to Corporate Health Insurance.Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and anexciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' tonavigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submityour application.Yourcover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills andexperience outlined in the "About You" section above.Applications will only be accepted through our careerportal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our onlineportal, please direct your query to If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,please direct your inquiries to .Closing Date:31/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior tothe closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute 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 disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the firstAustralian 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.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation'sleading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of morethan 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child healthand development.Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII MedicalCentre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-builtfacility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces,clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology andresearch services.Our research teams are among the world's best, and wehave strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major WesternAustralian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*#J-18808-Ljbffr
