The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Capability Development Specialist to join our People & Culture team at The Kids Research Institute Australia. In this important role, you will partner with the Manager, Organisation Capability to help us deliver on our new Research Reimagined plan, strategically designing and delivering leadership development and culture change initiatives that uplift organisational capability and foster a high-performing culture. Some of your responsibilities will include: Design and implement leadership development programs tailored to diverse leader cohorts. Create and embed capability and behavioural frameworks across the employee lifecycle. Deliver culture and change programs that support a safe, high-performing workplace. Evaluate program effectiveness using data-driven insights and refine initiatives. Align all development and culture initiatives with strategic objectives and values. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term position based at Perth Children’s Hospital. About You You will be a skilled organisational development professional with a passion for building leadership capability and driving cultural change. To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills and experience: A tertiary qualification in organisational psychology, business psychology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated expertise in designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership or culture programs within complex organisations. Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills. Solid project management capabilities and the ability to work independently. Current knowledge of organisational psychology, leadership, and culture best practices. 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 contactrecruitment@thekids.org.au. Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Cati Thomas Contact Email: cati.thomas@thekids.org.au Closing Date: 24/10/2025 - 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.
