Operations Manager bei The Kids Research Institute Australia
The Kids Research Institute Australia · Adelaide, Australien · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Adelaide
This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.
The Opportunity
The Indigenous Genomics research group
was recently awarded a 5 year, $3M NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence funding
application centred around Translational Data Sciences for Indigenous Precision
Medicine. This project aims to continue the work that is currently going on in
Indigenous Genomics in Australia and to enable the translation of new Precision
Healthcare approaches (Pharmacogenomics screening, polygenic risk scores etc)
in the Aboriginal community-controlled primary care environments.
The Operations Manager will work with,
and report to the CRE Lead Investigator, A/Professor Jimmy Breen, to ensure the
achievement and monitoring of activities, communications’ functions, risk
identification and reporting requirements of the program.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the
CRE’s key deliverables are successfully achieved, including:
- Outlining and executing capacity building initiatives across collaborating institutions.
- Relationship and contract management involving multiple partners and stakeholders.
- Aiding in the recruitment of students and staff; financial management of capacity building program budgets.
- Working with related National Indigenous Genomics research programs.
This full-time, five-year contract offers the flexibility
to be based in either Adelaide or Perth.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will
have the following:
- Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Indigenous Healthcare, Genomics, Biomedical Research or other relevant discipline strongly preferred combined with significant relevant experience.
- Be highly organised with project management skills and experience.
- Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills.
- Highly collaborative, be a strong team player and able to manage multiple ongoing projects
- Prior experience working in at least some of the following areas:
- Primary care and/or Aboriginal Community-Controlled Healthcare environments.
- Public Health policy and implementation.
- Precision Medicine and Genomics-based Medicine.
We are driving inclusion and diversity
as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences
of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we
encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any
career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
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 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,
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].
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Click here for the Job Description
Contact Name: Jimmy Breen
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 09/10/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications 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 first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.