Facilities Officer

3 days ago

Nedlands, Australia The Kids Research Institute Australia Full time

**The Opportunity**

The Kids Research Institute’s Facilities Management team look after our buildings, assets and amenities in order to maintain a modern, vibrant and unique working environment. Based in Perth Children’s Hospital, our workspace and facilities span across three floors and include over 600 workstations, laboratories, bioresources, seminar rooms and event space.

We are now looking for a Facilities Officer to help ensure the day-to-day smooth management and operation of our wonderful workspace by providing administrative support and maintenance tasks whilst providing excellent customer service.

**The Role**

As part of the Facilities Management team, you will manage a range of administration duties such as raising Purchase Orders, monitoring queries within the service desk, ordering consumables and allocating ID badges to new employees and contractors. You will also carry out manual tasks including supporting the loading dock, receiving good and deliveries assisting with event setups.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Assist with requesting quotes for required services, purchasing, and the reconciliation of invoices.
- Assist with Institute asset management program including service docket. uploads/administration, data entry, preventative maintenance scheduling etc.
- Assist with function and meeting room set ups.
Act as a point of contact for general queries around our services.
- Conveniently based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this is a part-time, 0.6 FTE, ongoing position.

**About You**

The ideal applicant will have strong administration skills, previous experience working in an operational role and pride themselves on their superior customer service skills.

Along with this, you must also have the following skills and experience:

- Administration experience in an operational environment e.g. stock control, warehousing or logistics.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively whilst working towards deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience working in a customer facing environment.
- Physical fitness and capability which will allow manual work.

**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.
- 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 enjoy a challenge and working in a fast-paced environment,

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

**Contact Name**:Drew Smith

**Closing Date**:14/10/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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