Project Officer

20 hours ago

Nedlands, Australia The Kids Research Institute Australia Full time

**The Opportunity**

Do you want to make a difference and join a values-based organisation?

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team is dedicated to upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability across the organisation. We work collaboratively to enable safe, ethical, and compliant practices that support our vision of Happy, Healthy Kids.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join our collaborative and high-performing team. As a core member of the GRC team, you will support project initiatives through project coordination, document maintenance, and ensuring administrative efficiency across risk management, compliance, and governance initiatives. This role is pivotal in enabling the GRC function to operate effectively and meet regulatory, strategic, and operational objectives.

We are seeking a positive and proactive individual who will assist with duties such as:

- Assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring GRC-related projects and initiatives.
- Supporting the implementation and review of policies, procedures, and controls.
- Maintaining registers and records related to compliance obligations, risk assessments, and governance frameworks.
- Providing general administrative support to the GRC team including calendar management, travel coordination, and procurement.

Conveniently based in our modern offices within Perth Children’s Hospital, this position will be offered on an ongoing, full-time basis.

**About You**
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.
- Highly developed project planning, coordination, and time-management skills, with demonstrated experience in these areas.
- An understanding of governance frameworks, risk management principles, and compliance obligations.
High-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a complex and ever-changing environment.

**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,

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

**Contact Name**:Maria Pansini

**Closing Date**:10/09/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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