Administration Assistant (Nedlands)

Nedlands, Australia
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- Posted on: 27/02/2026
- Application Deadline: 13/03/2026

**The Opportunity**

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, the community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working with our community to make a real difference for kids and families through our child health research.

The Kids Community Engagement team is committed to inclusive and impactful engagement with stakeholders, consumers, and community members to improve health outcomes. As part of this commitment, our Schools and Outreach Program aims to educate children about the world of science, research and health.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to provides administrative and operational support for the program. This role ensures the effective coordination, including program logistics, stakeholder communication, financial processing and data management.

Key responsibilities:

- Liaise with schools and other organisations to coordinate the bookings of the Schools and Outreach program.
- Respond to both internal and external enquiries.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities in Salesforce for reporting and tracking.
- Raise purchase orders and coordinate inventory procurement in accordance with Institute procedures.
- Support the successful planning of Institute outreach activities and events.

Based within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this part-time (0.4 FTE) position will be offered for an initial 1-year period.

**About You**

The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field or have experience in administration/office support. You will also demonstrate:

- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including calendar management, record keeping and document preparation.
- Excellent technical skills using Microsoft office.
- A collaborative nature with the ability to work well within a team.
- High attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.

If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we**:

- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an setting where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
- We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

**Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy**:

- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Adaptable and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and career development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
- Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

**How to apply**

Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.

**Contact Name**:Caitlin Sweeney

**Closing Date**:12/03/2026
- We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pu0k6