Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia, we have a passion to see our researchers and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence, and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.We have an exciting new opportunity to manage a new pilot here at The Kids Research Institute Australia, Inklings! Inklings is an innovative early childhood program within The Kids, for babies aged 6-18 months who are showing early differences in their social interaction and communication development. We are seeking a new Project Manager to lead a project team and collaborate with external stakeholders to develop, co-design, build and pilot a playgroup-type model of Inklings for caregivers and infants.You will find this role full of variety and responsibility. Some of your key responsibilities will include:Managing all aspects of project planning, development and establishment to ensure the project is planned, resourced and implemented to quality standards.Ensuring project governance mechanisms are in place, including reporting and compliance with funding and contractual obligations.Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and project team members, to ensure successful outcomes of projects.Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure and providing budgetary estimates and reports.Conveniently based in our offices Subiaco and Joondalup, this role will be offered on a full-time basis.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have tertiary qualifications in research/project management and/or have relevant experience in a similar role, along with the following skills:Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with a flexible, positive and collaborative approach.Highly developed project planning, coordination, and management skills.Proven capacity to manage budgets and grants in complex funding environments.Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively in a complex and changing environment.Excellent people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.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 UsOur 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 applyIf 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 ****** you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to ****** Date:
30/09/2024 - 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.
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