Stakeholder & Engagement Manager, Inklings

**The Opportunity**

***Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia, we have a passion to see our researchers and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence, and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.

We have an exciting new opportunity to help a new pilot here at The Kids Research Institute Australia, Inklings Inklings is an innovative early childhood program within The Kids Research Institute Australia for babies aged 6-18 months who are showing early differences in their social interaction and communication development. We are seeking a new Stakeholder & Engagement Manager to provide effective support across the Inklings team to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to foster engagement across Australia.

As our new Stakeholder & Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing engagement strategies to foster stakeholder relationships and ensure community awareness by increasing engagement with the Inklings program and state pilots in WA and SA. You will enjoy working within a highly motivated and dynamic team to deliver results utilising your extensive experience in managing complex projects, ensuring the smooth functioning of the program, its promotion and service delivery.

You will find this role full of variety and responsibility. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Organising and coordinating meetings, events and activities to engage stakeholders.
- Positively promote Inklings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Aboriginal Engagement Officer to ensure the program is culturally sensitive, appropriate and accessible for the Aboriginal community.
- Reviewing and monitoring referrals and expressions of interest numbers in the Inklings program, to prioritise marketing and community engagement based on requirements and meeting targets.

Conveniently based in our offices Subiaco and Joondalup, this role will be offered on a full-time basis.

***About You**

***To be successful in this role you will have tertiary qualification in business, health, marketing or equivalent and have relevant experience in a similar role: along with the following skills and experience:

- Excellent organisational skills, flexibility and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated skill in data analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.
- The ability to foster and retain productive relationships with all key stakeholders and staff.
- Excellent people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.
- A high level of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and commitment to ongoing learning.

**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.
- Flexible work options.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to 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**

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

**Contact Name**:Rebecca Langford

**Closing Date**:27/09/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.