Project Coordinator - Indigenous Genomics

This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.

The Opportunity

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our Indigenous Genomics team and their collaborators work towards advancing the benefits of genomic medicine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN).  ALIGN is a national network with six jurisdictional nodes. The WA node is based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth, and has a focus on rare diseases.

Reporting to the Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership and closely working with the ALIGN Operations Manager, you will contribute to:

The ongoing support of local Indigenous governance structures.

The development of local and national Indigenous genomic and rare diseases policies.

The co-design of an evaluation and impact framework to measure the node’s progress.

The coordination of capacity building initiatives with our stakeholders.

Financial and budget management.

A key focus of this position is to build trusted relationships with our stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups is crucial for the successful candidate.

Based within our modern offices within the Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this role will be offered on a full-time basis until May 2027. Part-time may be considered for the right candidate.

Contact Name: Annalee Stearne

Contact Email:
annalee.stearne@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 10/03/2026

Program Manager, Policy

Shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health by leading a passionate policy team at Lowitja Institute, based in Naarm. As Program Manager, Policy, you’ll guide and empower a high performing team to turn research into action, elevate community voices and influence national policies that improve health outcomes. This full time role offers a hybrid working arrangement with in-office collaboration days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and the flexibility to work from home on Monday and Friday.

This role is classified as Level 9 role under Lowitja Institute’s current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary of $131,046).

About the role

As Program Manager, Policy, you will lead and inspire a dynamic policy team delivering Lowitja Institute’s policy and advocacy priorities. Reporting directly to the Executive Manager, Policy and Consulting, you will oversee strategic projects from conception to impact, ensuring research is translated into practical evidence-based policy. This role involves building strong partnerships across sectors, shaping national policy discussions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and representing Lowitja Institute in forums, committees and stakeholder engagements. You will also foster a collaborative, culturally safe and high-performing team environment, supporting professional development and wellbeing while driving outcomes aligned with Lowitja Institute’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan.

Location: Collingwood, VIC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 9 March 2026