Theme Manager, Precision Health

IDS India; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible & hybrid working

Professional development (LinkedIn 学习)

Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking a Theme Manager for our PrecisionHealth Theme, supporting the Theme Head to drive a bold strategic plan that aims to solve major challenges for children and families. This role will steer day-to-day operations, empower teams, and foster a thriving, people-focused culture at Nedlands, WA, with flexible and hybrid options.

You will champion strategic planning, operational excellence, and meaningful research outcomes while collaborating across Themes

Qualifications

• Higher degree by research in health, biomedical, or social sciences, or a tertiary qualification in science/business administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the PrecisionHealth Theme, aligning with the Strategic Plan.
• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable research programs and timelines.
• Mentor research teams and foster cross-theme collaboration.
• Represent the Theme in meetings and external engagements.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Higher degree by research

Job description

The Opportunity

As one of Australia’s biggest and most respectedchild health research institutes we are seeking a Theme Manager for our PrecisionHealth Theme, supporting the Theme Head, to help drive our new strategic plan,which aims to solve the biggest challenges facing children and families.

Research Reimagined 2025-2035 is an ambitious andbold plan revolving around three core pillars – focus, impact, thrive – andemphasises challenge-driven research and the pursuit of outcomes which have themost impact. Our vision is simple – happy, healthy kids.

Asa Theme Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering the day-to-dayoperations of one of our core Themes, working closely with the Theme Head toensure alignment with the Institute’s Strategic Plan. This senior leadershipposition offers the opportunity to shape innovative research programs, driveoperational excellence, and cultivate a thriving, people-focused work culture.

Youwill empower research teams to achieve high-impact results, foster cross-themecollaboration, and ensure that every initiative supports our vision of making adifference in children’s lives.

Precision Health utilises personalised approaches to healthcare,aiming to tailor prevention and treatment strategies based on genetic,environmental, and lifestyle factors. This theme strives to make healthcaremore targeted and effective for each child’s unique needs.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows, optimal resource allocation, and alignment with research objectives.
• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans that drive meaningful research outcomes.
• Mentor and support research teams, guiding their professional development and encouraging innovation.
• Represent the Theme in meetings and external engagements, showcasing the incredible work of your teams.
• Connect and align research efforts across Themes, driving synergies and shared successes.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure high-quality research outcomes.

This role will be based at Nedlands, WA, and is offered at 0.6 – 0.8FTE.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• A higher degree by research in a relevant discipline (e.g., health, biomedical, or social sciences) or a tertiary qualification in science/business administration.
• Proven leadership experience in complex environments, with a talent for strategic planning and operational management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, budgets, and projects with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Strong ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit,support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected 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.

Closing Date: 25/09/2026 -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 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.