Program Manager – The ORIGINS PROJECT

The Program Manager will supervise the activity of the management staff and the ORIGINS Working Group

The ORIGINS Project (ORIGINS) is a collaborative initiative between The Kids Research Institute Australia (The Kids) and Joondalup Health Campus (JHC), establishing a new WA birth cohort. The novel aspect of this initiative is that it is fully integrated into the clinical and diagnostic services, led by a strong cohesive vision of JHC Executive and Department Heads, across both public and private sectors. ORIGINS is building a research platform to enable world class investigations into when and why non-communicable diseases (NCDs) develop, through the study of early environments, maternal and paternal physical health and genetics. Our goal with the ORIGINS Project is to reduce the rising epidemic of NCDs through 'a healthy start to life’. Website: https://originsproject.telethonkids.org.au

The Role:
The Program Manager will supervise the activity of the management staff and the ORIGINS Working Group, and will be responsible for the daily conduct of the Project, including implementation of directives by the Scientific Committee, Directorate and/or the Executive Group. This includes co-ordination of research activities, data management, bio-repositories, protocol standardisation, ethics and reporting requirements (including the activities of other staff in these domains), and compliance of sub-studies, specific projects and clinical trials in the Project.

The successful applicant will:

Have a Phd, MBA or equivalent
Demonstrate understanding of health research, clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice
Be experienced in high-level program and/or project management, including reporting and fiscal accountability
Demonstrate the ability for high level strategic thinking and able to build support, investment and leadership commitment
Be able to build a community of supporters within a political arena (both internal and external) and build a highly functioning engaged team
Have experience in Health informatics

This is a Full time/Fixed term appointment for 5 years

How to Apply:
Applicants should read the job description available here

Submit your application along with a covering letter to applications@telethonkids.org.au.

For further information about this position please contact Erika Haggeman via email: Erika.Hagemann@telethonkids.org.au

Application close: 5.00pm Wednesday 11th October, 2017

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

2018 saw The Kids Research Institute Australia move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.