Operations Manager

12 hours ago

Nedlands, Australia The Kids Research Institute Australia Full time

**The Opportunity**

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.

**About Us**

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 include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.**

LI-DNI

**Contact Name**:Jimmy Breen

**Closing Date**:09/10/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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