Project Coordinator, Inklings

**The Opportunity**

Babies are born with remarkable abilities to communicate yet sometimes the social and communication skills of babies can develop differently to what we typically expect. The Kids Research Institute Australia's Inklings is a new program for babies aged 6-18 months who are showing early differences in their social interaction and communication development.

It was developed from decades of research, both in the UK and Australia, and supports parents of babies who may be showing some early differences in the way they communicate and interact.

This position is dedicated to assisting in the design, development, implementation, and trial of a playgroup-style Inklings model for caregivers and infants. The role involves collaborating with external partners, including the Early Years' Partnership and Child and Parent Centres in Western Australia, across all phases of the program, from initial planning to pilot testing.

Some of your duties for this position will include:

- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met on time and within scope.
- Contribute to the project planning, liaising with appropriate team members and stakeholders.
- Prepare project updates, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Organise meetings and workshops, including but not limited to the preparation of agenda and minutes for the project team, working groups and steering committee. Ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Participate and contribute to strategic planning processes.

**About You**

If you are passionate about making a difference in a child’s life, this may be the role for you.

The key to your success will be dependent on the following:

- Qualification in education, early childhood, health, community services, project management and/ or demonstrated experience in project coordination.
- Highly developed project planning and coordination skills.
- Excellent people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders.
- Passionate about early childhood development and community impact.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools is a plus.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills.

**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.
- World leader in child health research.
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- 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**:Amy Deverell

**Closing Date**:12/12/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.