In-Demand Program director Jobs in Adelaide, Sa

Program Manager
SAHMRI —Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Microsoft Office
6d
Program Manager
Mission Australia —Greater Adelaide SA
- $118,000 a year
- Full-time
Principal Program Manager
ASC Pty Ltd —Osborne SA
- Contract
- Construction
- Leadership
- Parental leave
5d
Senior Program Manager
Flinders University —Bedford Park SA
- $133,860 - $143,239 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- Leadership
7d
OSHC Director
Burton Primary School —Burton SA
- $50 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
Quick Apply
7d
Assistant Directors
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Greater Adelaide SA
- $129,106 - $138,861 a year
- Management
- Research
- Analysis skills
3d
Senior Improvement Partner - Safe and Connected
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $116,089 - $125,490 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
6d
Program Coordinator
Flinders University —Bedford Park SA
- $102,589 - $113,561 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Time management
7d
Manager Strategy and Projects
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $139,538 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
12d
Assistant Manager / Manager, Risk Advisory Services
BDO —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Business
- Accounting
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Director People & Reward
Codan Limited —Greater Adelaide SA
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Leadership
Senior Project Officer - Quality Programs
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $112,163 - $136,010 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Nursing
13d
Senior Project Manager - Business Enablement: SSN AUKUS Build Program
ASC Pty Ltd —Osborne SA
- Full-time
- PMP
- Business development
- Construction
- Parental leave
Centre Director
Nido Early School —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Health insurance
10d
Subcontracts Program Manager (Bids and Proposals)
Lockheed Martin Australia —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
Manager, PMO - DHSA
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $125,649 - $130,392 a year
- Full-time
7d
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning —Belair SA
- $44.39 - $45.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
EL 2 Regional Director
Department of Veterans' Affairs —Greater Adelaide SA
- $159,145 - $179,125 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Master's degree
7d
Project Officer (ASO4)
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $79,432 - $83,266 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
8d
Program Administration Coordinator
Uniting Communities —Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Parental leave
10d

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Program Manager

SAHMRI
Adelaide SA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
6 days ago

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Management
Research
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Working with children
Driver Licence
Psychology
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Posted date: 03 / 07 / 2026

Important information

Reference: SAHMRI825
Employment type: FTC - Full-time Contract
Location: SAHMRI North Terrace
Applications close: Sunday, 26 July 2026
Contact: [email protected]

Summary

Full-Time | 2-Year Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Program Manager to join the SAHMRI Women and Kids Theme and support the delivery of the Care and Connect Pathways Program—a significant Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded initiative designed to strengthen support for Aboriginal young people and families during key life transitions.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex, community-driven program that will contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities, influence policy and service delivery, and create lasting impact across South Australia and beyond.

About the role

As Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing, coordinating and monitoring this multi-site research program across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

Working closely with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, community members, researchers, health services and government stakeholders, you will ensure successful program delivery while maintaining culturally responsive and ethical research practices.

Reporting to the ACRA Research Manager and working alongside the program's investigators and leadership team, you will oversee program implementation, stakeholder engagement, project governance and team coordination.

Some regional travel across South Australia will be required.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the planning, implementation and ongoing management of program activities
Coordinate research delivery across multiple sites and project phases
Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, partner organisations and stakeholders
Monitor project milestones, timelines, budgets and deliverables
Support ethical, culturally respectful and best-practice research processes
Lead and support project staff, students and contractors
Prepare reports for investigators, funding bodies, governance and ethics committees
Contribute to knowledge translation, dissemination and publication activities
Support continuous improvement through auditing, monitoring and quality assurance processes

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

Higher degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience in a research environment
Previous experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal/infant, family health or community development.
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Experience managing complex projects, programs or research initiatives
Knowledge of Aboriginal social, cultural and historical determinants of health and wellbeing
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Experience coordinating governance, ethics, reporting and project administration requirements
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

Experience in maternal, child or family health research
Experience using REDCap, NVivo and/or other research data systems
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis
Understanding of implementation research in Aboriginal health contexts

Special Requirements

Some out of hours work may be required
DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks may be required
Regular travel between work and study sites across South Australia will be required
A current driver’s licence is required
SAHMRI is required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy for SAHMRI employees carrying out work in any SA Health Facility
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Working at SAHMRI

At SAHMRI, our work is guided by the values of:

Excellence | Innovation | Courage | Integrity | Teamwork

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can contribute to research that creates real-world impact.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant Aboriginal health research
Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Work alongside leading researchers, clinicians and community partners

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

For more information, please contact Feda.Ali at [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 26th July 2026

Early applications are encouraged, the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close Sunday, 26 July 2026

Contact [email protected]

Equity & Diversity at SAHMRI

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

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