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. 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.
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
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, 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.
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Contact Name: Maria Pansini
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Closing Date: 10/09/2025 - 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.