The Opportunity The Kids have an overarching commitment to address the inequity of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families. Our Healthy Skin Team play an important role in achieving this vision with a wide range of projects that discover, treat and prevent infectious diseases, with a focus on the health of kids and families in Aboriginal communities. The Healthy Skin team is looking for a full-time Research Support Officer to provide vital support to the team. In your role, you will provide administrative and project support to the Head of the Healthy Skin team, Professor Asha Bowen, helping to coordinate activities, meetings, team communications, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Some of your responsibilities will include: Managing diaries, travel arrangements, and team communications. Coordinating meetings, events, workshops, and conferences. Supporting research administration. Maintaining accurate records of team members, research outputs, and project milestones. Assisting with social media and website updates. Providing administrative support for publications, presentations, and other dissemination activities. Contributing to the organisation and effective functioning of the Healthy Skin team’s projects and initiatives. This position will be offered on a full-time basis and will be based at our office in Nedlands. About You This is a great opportunity if you are looking to work in a supportive and dynamic research environment, and have the following skills and experiences: Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritise competing tasks. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated interpersonal abilities. Proficiency with standard software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn new systems. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Adaptability and a proactive approach to anticipating team and project needs. Commitment to supporting research impact and achieving high-quality project outcomes. 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 contact recruitment@thekids.org.au. Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Lisa Wiese Contact Email: lisa.wiese@thekids.org.au Closing Date: 14/01/2026 - 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.
