Program Manager - Community

As the Program Manager for the Community team, you will manage and evolve the performance and delivery of our flagship program, Kidney Health 4 Life, as well as the day‑to‑day operations of the Community team's programs and services. Working closely with the GM, Community, you will provide operational leadership across the delivery of programs and services, while supporting the GM in developing new opportunities for growth. You will work closely with other internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the team delivers evidence‑based, consumer‑appropriate and engaging resources and programs that will deliver health and wellbeing impacts.

• Hybrid work environment with generous salary packaging options
• Work with a passionate team and community
• Better kidney health for life

• Manage day‑to‑day operations and personnel of the Community team.
• Develop and oversee operations of key programs and services.
• Facilitate input and feedback from advisory groups and external consultants to deliver program content and initiatives.
• Direct marketing and referral activity to grow enrolments and engagement via consumer channels and health professional networks.
• Manage the maintenance and development of online platforms and software to deliver programs and services.

• Tertiary qualifications in public health or an appropriate health‑related discipline and/or 5+ years of public health program management experience.
• If no tertiary qualification in the specified fields, at least 5 years of community health program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams and encouraging a continuous‑improvement culture.
• Experience in developing and implementing healthcare programs, and driving national growth and continuous improvement.
• Experience applying human‑centred design or behaviour‑change frameworks in program development.
• Significant experience working collaboratively and building relationships with consumers, clinicians and professional groups.
• Experience driving engagement and utilisation of health or community programs.
• Highly effective organisational, time and budget management skills.
• Intermediate to high level computer skills and use of a range of software, specifically Learning Management Systems, Content Management Systems, End Note and CRMs.

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 and entertainment card.
• Two wellbeing days per year.
• Aspirational, caring and values‑based team culture.
• Access to training and development.
• Hybrid work environment – work from home and mandatory office days.
• Employee Assistance Program and social events.

Kidney Health Australia considers that the safety of children and young people is paramount. Candidates must have a current Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one).

All candidates must have the entitlement to work in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen.

Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026.