Project Officer

 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

The successful candidate
will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or have experience in high
level administrative roles, research project positions or similar fields. Along
with this, you will bring:  

• 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.

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 you think that this is the right role and an
exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to
navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit
your application. 

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

Applications will only be accepted through our career
portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online
portal, please direct your query to 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,
please direct your inquiries to

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Maria Pansini

Contact Email:

Closing Date: 14/11/2025 - 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.