Senior Manager, Program Delivery

UWA; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 159,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous leave including parental

Up to 17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Delivery to lead a portfolio of nationally significant health and research infrastructure programs. The role sits administratively at UWA's Perth campus, with flexible/remote working arrangements across Australia.

You will oversee governance, reporting, risk and resource planning while building strong partnerships with government, universities and research organisations to deliver outcomes within scope and timelines.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading complex programs or portfolios with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic initiatives in complex environments, including planning & reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program governance, reporting, risk management, resource planning and performance monitoring.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of complex, nationally significant programs within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Build partnerships across government, universities and research organisations while supporting a high-performing delivery team.

Skills

Program governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Postgraduate qualification in project management/public policy/health/science/business

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Lead the delivery of nationally significant health and research infrastructure programs.

Build partnerships & drive outcomes in a complex national stakeholder environment.

Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2028.

Base salary range: $159,292 – $165,497 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

While the position is administratively based at UWA's Perth campus, DCA welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates across Australia. Flexible and remote working arrangements may be considered for the successful applicant.

About the area

Data Connect Australia (DCA) is Australia's national capability for linked data infrastructure, supporting research and policy development that improves the health and wellbeing of Australians. Through collaboration with governments, universities, research institutes, data custodians and consumers, DCA enables the secure, efficient and responsible use of data for public benefit.

The Program Delivery team leads a portfolio of strategic projects and programs that strengthen Australia's linked data ecosystem, improve data access arrangements, develop national frameworks and build capability across the health and research sectors.

About the opportunity

• Oversee program governance, reporting, risk management, resource planning and performance monitoring to support successful delivery of funded programs and organisational priorities.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of complex, nationally significant programs and projects, ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Build effective partnerships across government, universities, research organisations and other stakeholders, while leading and supporting a high-performing program delivery team.

About you

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in project management, public policy, health, science, business, management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Substantial experience leading complex programs or portfolios involving multiple stakeholders, governance structures, funding arrangements and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic initiatives in a complex environment, including planning, risk management, resource management, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with experience working across government, research, higher education or other complex partnership environments.
• Proven leadership capability, including experience managing and developing professional teams, influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisational outcomes.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Senior Manager, Program Delivery (524738).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Felicity Flack at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Maddy Chaplin at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

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. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number