People & Culture Coordinator
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Job Summary
Pursuant of Section50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984 the occupant of thisposition must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
The Opportunity
AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia were passionate about creating aworkplace where our researchers and professional service teams can do theirbest work. Our People & Culture team plays a vital role in supporting our workforcethroughout their journey with the Institute helping us achieve our vision ofHappy Healthy Kids.
Wenow have an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture Coordinator to joinour collaborative this newly created role youll partner closely withPeople & Culture Business Partners and Talent Advisors to deliver end toend recruitment activities while ensuring legislative and policy compliance creatingmemorable experiences for candidates managers and employees right from theinitial attraction stages through to induction onboarding probation processand offboarding as needed.
Working alongside our People & Culture team and KulungaAboriginal Unit youll also contribute to initiatives that support andstrengthen our Aboriginal workforce. This includes developing a professionalservices Cadetship program.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver end to end recruitment screening interviewing reference checking and offer management.
- Utilise sourcing techniques (both active and passive) to attract high quality Aboriginal candidates.
- Assist with providing ongoing support to Aboriginal new starters with regular check ins.
- Conduct Yarning Interviews with Aboriginal staff who are leaving to support offboarding reporting and understand ways in which the Institute can retain top talent.
- Support reporting on Aboriginal statistics growth leavers etc.
Located in our modern offices within Perth Childrens Hospital inNedlands this full-time role will be offered as a 12-month fixed term appointment.
About You
Thesuccessful applicant will hold a bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field orvocational qualification in Human Resource Management (Certificate IV/Diploma)or comparable experience in an administrative human resource/recruitmentadministration role. You will be a collaborative and people-focused individualwho is eager to build your career in HR and learn from an experienced team.
You will alsodemonstrate:
- Experience in providing high level administrative support to a HR team.
- Experience in providing support to managers through all stages of the employee lifecycle.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills enabling prioritisation of business-as-usual activities and project work to deliver competing work priorities to meet deadlines.
- A proactive professional and customer-focused approach with the ability to negotiate effective outcomes with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and effectively contribute to a team environment.
- Ability to research think laterally and pragmatically in approaching a resolution to issues from multiple lenses with a continuous improvement mindset.
AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability culturally and linguistically diversecommunities LGBTQIA people people of all ages and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.
If you meet many but not all of the rolerequirements we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected 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 youllenjoy:
- 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 thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you pleaseclick on Apply Now to visitour Career Site view the Job Descriptionand submit your application.
Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the About You section.
Applicationswill only be accepted through our career you are experiencingtechnical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication please contact
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Contact Name: Neisha Clare
Closing Date: 04/09/2026 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampions of gender equity diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications 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 such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity(SAGE)pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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