Head of Kulunga Aboriginal Unit

Pursuant of Section
50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this
position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

At
The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are seeking a visionary leader to
guide the Kulunga Aboriginal Unit.  This
is a senior leadership role, working to place Aboriginal health research at the
heart of what we do. This role provides cultural, strategic, and operational
leadership, ensuring our research is guided by Aboriginal ways of knowing,
being and doing. You will lead a committed team, build trusted relationships
with Aboriginal communities, and support the development of future Aboriginal
researchers. Most importantly, you will champion culturally safe, inclusive
research that makes a real difference for children and families across
Australia.

The Opportunity

As Head of the Kulunga Aboriginal Unit, your duties will include:

• Lead a
  committed team to deliver on four key aims: cultural governance, research
  alignment, workforce capability, and community engagement.
• Provide
  cultural awareness training and ensure Aboriginal research standards are
  upheld across projects.
• Strengthen
  awareness and understanding of the Institute's research within Aboriginal
  communities nationwide.
• Build
  career pathways for Aboriginal people engaged in research, now and into
  the future.
• Represent
  the Institute nationally and internationally as a leader in Aboriginal
  child and family health research.

This is a full time, ongoing position based at Perth Children's Hospital
in Nedlands, Perth.

About You

You are a visible and trusted Aboriginal leader who brings the following
skills and experience:

• Demonstrated
  experience in senior leadership and team management.
• Strong
  knowledge of Aboriginal self-determination, cultural governance, and
  capacity building.
• Understanding
  of Aboriginal research, design, and translation in diverse settings.
• Proven
  success in building partnerships and influencing policy.
• Strong
  operational and financial management skills with a collaborative, positive
  leadership style.

We are driving inclusion and diversity
as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences
of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we
encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any
career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

At The Kids Research Institute
Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects
the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,
culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of
all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable
adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring
everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  

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 environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strength 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.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional 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

If this role feels like the right fit and an
exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our
Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.

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

Applications will only be accepted through our career
portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require
reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Louise Ardagh

Contact Email:

Closing Date: 03/10/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being
champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage
applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first
Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

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.