The Opportunity

CliniKids is The Kids Research Institute’s first team to integrate world class research with a clinical service. CliniKids is a unique integration of early intervention services, innovation, and research for children on the autism spectrum. Our mission is to support young children and their families to reach their full potential through the development and translation of cutting-edge evidence-based supports to fulfil our vision of all children on the autism spectrum growing into happy and healthy adults.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Manager, Training & Education to join our growing team! This position will be responsible for leading the Training and Education Programs and Knowledge Dissemination by building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships including healthcare professionals, the education sector and the wider community. This role is focused on building CliniKids’ external profile and success as a major provider of evidence-based training in autism supports.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Oversight and management of CliniKids Training arm, including community education and events and leadership of these within the strategic objectives of CliniKids.
• Analyse trends in training programs and identify new opportunities to further enhance CliniKids’ training profile and revenue stream.
• Oversee logistics for training delivery, including risk insurance, occupational health and safety, publicity, contractual legal obligations.
• Financial oversight including development and implementation of budgets and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
• Establish and maintain relationships through effective communication to engage stakeholders and project team members, to ensure successful outcomes of the program.
• Support the professional development of staff through coaching, mentoring, training and collaboration opportunities.

Based in our offices in Subiaco, this position will be offered on a full-time basis.

About You

This position will suit a candidate that has previous experience in a similar within the autism and disability sector. The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• A strategic and practical thinker and planner with sound analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational skills, with flexibility and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a Working with Children’s Check and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance prior to commencement.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• World leader in child health research.
• Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
• Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to Apply

If you think this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply Now’ to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application (covering letter and CV).

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected].
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact Aarti Saiganesh - Senior Program Manager

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 25.03.25 - The Kids Research Institute reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.