The Opportunity

Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia our vision is simple; Happy, Healthy Kids!

Originally founded by Professor Fiona Stanley back in 1990, the Institute has grown to become one of Australia’s leading medical research Institutes attracting world-class researchers and medical experts focused on improving the health and development of children.

We are now seeking an Administration Coordinator to provide high-level support to the Healthy Skin Team Head. Our team, comprising of researchers, project staff and honorary members, aims for all kids to have healthy skin by working with communities to reduce the burden of skin infections to prevent rheumatic fever.

The Administration Coordinator works closely with the Team Head to ensure that that priorities and competitive deadlines are met. This includes extensive diary and appointment management, actioning and drafting correspondence, detailed travel arrangements and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Located in the modern offices of The Kids within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this role will be offered on a full-time basis.

About You

This dynamic role will suit someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, complex environment managing multiple priorities whilst interacting at senior levels of the Institute with confidence.

Along with this, your application must also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant experience in administrative, project management or business capacity role.
• Demonstrated experience with executive assistance, including calendar and email management, booking meetings and travel arrangements.
• A go-getter that can work both independently and collaboratively as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person, over the phone and via email.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to co-ordinate, develop and implement new administrative processes and procedures to improve team functionality.
• Knowledge in the field of health research and/or Aboriginal culture is preferred but not essential.

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 that 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.

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 Professor Lisa Wiese, Program Manager, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 07.04.25 - The Kids Research Institute Australia reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.