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.
The Opportunity Do you have a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to our vision of Happy, Healthy Kids? Join our End Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Program, here at The Kids, that is seeking a confident project coordinator to support our Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership in his role as Program Head for the END RHD Program.
The END RHD program has an ambitious goal to end RHD in Australia by 2031 through a comprehensive research program and bringing together community, researchers, practitioners & funders. The program focuses on Indigenous leadership to guide, support and drive research that is culturally appropriate and inclusive, and to make a meaningful and important impact on the communities we work alongside.
Reporting to our Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership and working closely with different teams within the wider program, you will provide high-level project coordination, operational and financial support by assisting with various activities – from supporting stakeholder engagement activities, supporting strategic initiatives such as the establishment of governance and advisory groups and assisting in the coordination of project scopes, grant applications and budgets.
No two days will be the same in this role, so strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach will be key to your success.
Some of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Supporting the Program Head in program and project related activities including engagement with stakeholders and people with lived experience of RHD, communications, and reporting. Maintaining END RHD program records e.g. stakeholder lists, resources etc. Assisting in the preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, workshops, seminars and training. Providing diary management and travel management support. Assisting in the preparation and management of grant applications, expenses, budgets, and financial reporting requirements. This position will be based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Nedlands, WA and will be offered on a full-time basis, with part-time (4 days per week) hours considered, for a 2-year contract with potential to extend.
About You This position would suit someone who shares our passion to improve the health of kids here in WA and across the globe and has previous experience working in an office administration or project support position. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate the following:
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Experience in providing high-level coordination support to a senior leader. Demonstrated capacity to support and liaise with diverse teams and across multiple complex projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and community groups. Experience in the preparation and assistance with grant applications and budgeting is highly desirable. 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. 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
Contact Name: Maddison Pearce
Contact Email: Closing Date: 12/12/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
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