Data Program Manager (Children's Diabetes Centre)

The Kids Research Institute Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Flexible/hybrid work

Professional development

Modern offices

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia, in collaboration with Perth Children’s Hospital, seeks a leader to oversee the Data research program for the Children’s Diabetes Centre. You will manage digital health initiatives, lead cross‑functional teams, and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance in a dynamic research environment.

Based at the Nedlands site, this full‑time role offers hybrid working options and a path to advance child health outcomes through data‑driven research and translation into

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital health or data research programs.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and complex data projects.
• Oversee budget, ethics, grants, and governance for the Data program.

Skills

Digital health leadership

Data governance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Opportunity

The Children’s Diabetes Centre of The Kids Research Institute Australia, together with the Diabetes Service of Perth Children’s Hospital, is an integrated research and clinical centre. The key focus of our work is to improve the health of children, adolescents and young people living with type 1 diabetes. We have a rare opportunity for a leader in digital health to join the team to oversee the Data research program of the Centre.

Reporting to the Children’s Diabetes Centre Co-Directors, you will manage a comprehensive program of work focused on the development and implementation of patient, clinical and researcher facing digital solutions, leading cross‑functional teams, managing vendor partnerships, and ensuring that ethical and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of new innovations and advancement of the Data program within the Children’s Diabetes Centre and Chronic Disease Theme at The Kids Research Institute Australia.
• Leadership of the Data research team.
• Project management including financial, ethical, regulatory and governance requirements for projects within the Data program.
• Ensuring long-term sustainability of developed solutions.
• Preparation of reports, publications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Supporting the translation of research findings into practice and policy.

This is a varied role and a great opportunity to join a dynamic research environment, where the research is translated into meaningful outcomes for families.

Based within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this full‑time role will be offered for an initial 2‑year period. Part‑time (0.8 FTE) will be considered for the right candidate.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience in a health or research environment and program/project management, and a sound understanding of data platforms, analytics, and digital health solutions.

The Key To Your Success Will Be

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Track record in grant application processes and securing research funding.
• Knowledge of health data governance, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record in meaningful consumer and community involvement.

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.