Aboriginal Senior Project Officer

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 want to make a difference and join a values-based organisation? Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia our vision is simple – Happy, Healthy Kids. At The Kids, we are committed to improving children’s health and wellbeing, valuing every supporter who contributes to our mission.
The Building Respiratory Equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health (BREATH) team is passionate about finding ways to improve the health trajectories of children, with an emphasis on lung health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Senior Project Officer to join our team.

The Aboriginal Senior Project Officer will support the facilitation of research projects within the BREATH team, with a focus on participant recruitment of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal children in our studies. All Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees will have support from our Kulunga Aboriginal Unit.

Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the team with participant recruitment of eligible children, with tasks including face-to-face conversation with families in a hospital setting, setting up appointments and conducting follow up questionnaires.
• Help liaise with Aboriginal communities and facilitate appropriate community consultation with Aboriginal voices being central to relevant projects.
• Community engagement with external stakeholders including Aboriginal Medical Services, and travel to regional areas where required. Work closely with Aboriginal Health Workers/practitioners and other clinicians.
• Assist with entering and checking data in online databases, undertaking data audits, cleaning and support with exporting data.

Conveniently located at Perth Children’s Hospital, this position will be offered for an initial 2-year period. This role will work on a 0.6 FTE basis over 5 days.

About You

The successful candidate will hold experience in the health or community sector, and will possess the following skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, health and wellbeing.
• Experience in providing health information to communities, families and individuals in a culturally appropriate way.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, including demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Desirable, but not required: understanding respiratory health and the impact of disease, or a lived experience of living with a family member with chronic lung disease.

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 strengthen 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: Caris Jalla

Contact Email: caris.jalla@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 12/01/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.