The Opportunity

Do you want to make a difference and join a values-based organisation? Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia our vision is simple – Happy, Healthy Kids. At The Kids, we are committed to improving children’s health and wellbeing, valuing every supporter who contributes to our mission.

Our Executive team is the highest decision-making body, responsible for ensuring the Institute operates in the most effective and efficient way. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide high level support to our Deputy Director of Research, Director of Innovation and Impact, and Director of Partnerships and Engagement.

The Executive Assistant will play an integral role in maintaining the Institute’s reputation through effective planning, communication and execution of key tasks. This role will also collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Preparing and formatting documentation including correspondence, board and executive reports.

Managing all phone and email requests, prioritising urgent matters and actioning accordingly.

Extensive diary management including organising complex meetings and commitments.

Event and travel management, including booking flights, accommodation and catering.

Preparation of executive agenda, papers, minutes and actions to allocated committees as required.

Conveniently located at Perth Children’s Hospital, this full-time position will be offered on an ongoing basis.

About You

This diverse and 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:

Demonstrated experience providing high level administrative support to an Executive or senior leadership team.

Exceptional organisational skills, prioritising administrative tasks and systems, including managing competing tasks efficiently and ensuring deadlines are met under pressure.

A high level of attention to detail and the ability to show initiative and creativity in problem solving.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.

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.

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.

Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.

Flexible work options and hybrid working.

Reward and recognition program.

Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.

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 The Recruitment Team.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 1st July 2025 – We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.