Project Assistant

Job Description

The Opportunity We now have a position for a Project Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the ORIGINS team to ensure efficient functioning and achievement of goals within time constraints. The ORIGINS Project is the largest study of its kind in Australia and aims to follow 10,000 families over a decade collecting biological samples, routine data, and web-based questionnaires to help discover the causes of non-communicable diseases and improve child and adult health. Reporting to our Program Manager and closely working with the broader ORIGINS Team, you will provide project administrative support by assisting with various activities – from organising meetings and events to updating our project databases and supporting participant engagement tasks. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Provide administrative support to the ORIGINS team including the organisation of meetings, agendas, and minutes. Data entry of screening forms and update Project Databases including REDCap. Processing credit card expenses. Integrate with Edgewater site team to support with daily operations – such as taking phone calls, being front of house for ORIGINS Kids Checks, coordinating follow-up appointments, etc. Assist in supporting the running of ORIGINS events, both internal and external. Perform engagement phone calls and book participant appointments. Ensure samples are taken to the laboratory in a timely manner for courier collection. Conveniently located in our modern offices at Perth’s Children’s Hospital (2 days) and Edgewater (3 days), this role will be offered on a full-time basis for 2 years. Part-time may be considered for the right candidate. About You This position would suit someone who has previous experience working in an office administration position. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate the following: Ability to work independently, use initiative and set priorities. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal manner. High level of attention to detail. 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 Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Lisa Gibson Contact Email: Closing Date: 03/02/2025 - 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr