Salesforce Specialist
Job Summary
Our vision is simple:HAPPY HEALTHY KIDS.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest andmost successful medical research institutes in Australia. We are dedicated toimproving the health and lives of children everywhere through groundbreakingresearch. Our newResearch Reimagined 202535 Strategic Planwillamplify our impact over the next decade ensuring our discoveries make a realdifference to children and their families both in our community and around theworld.
The Opportunity
As the SalesforceSpecialist you will join The Kids Research Institute Australia in a newlycreated role designed to maximise the value of our investment in Salesforce andsupport the growth of the Partnerships and Engagement Portfolio.
Initially focusedon delivering hyper-care for the Nonprofit Cloud implementation you will playa critical role in ensuring successful adoption across the organisation. Youwill also drive continuous improvement initiatives optimise businessprocesses and enhance the teams ability to engage supporters managerelationships and deliver greater philanthropic impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead Salesforce administration user support data quality and platform integrations.
- Manage vendor relationships and support the ongoing success of the Nonprofit Cloud platform.
- Deliver Salesforce projects continuous improvements training and user adoption initiatives.
- Develop reporting dashboards and data insights to support informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide technical expertise best-practice recommendations and strategic support to optimise business processes and platform performance.
Conveniently based in our modernoffices within Perth Childrens Hospital this a full-time ongoing position.
About You
To besuccessful in this role you will have Relevant tertiary qualification in InformationTechnology (or related field) and Salesforce certifications (AdministratorAdvanced Administrator or Platform App Builder) or equivalent experience.
You will also possess thefollowing:
- Experience administering Salesforce CRM and supporting integrations.
- Strong user training and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing data migration and system improvements.
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
- Experience with Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and not-for-profit organisations highly regarded.
At The Kids Research InstituteAustralia we are committed to building a workplace culture thatreflectsthe communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applicationsfrom Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilityculturally and linguistically diverse communities LGBTQIA people people ofall ages and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonableadjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace ensuringeveryone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many but not all ofthe role requirements we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you tomention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand yourjourney.
Our commitment to diversity andinclusion 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 cultureyoull 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 toapply
If this role feels like the right fit and anexciting new opportunity for you please click on Apply Now to visitourCareer Site view the Job Description and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in theAbout You section.
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Contact Name: Rachelle Bramley
Closing Date: 25/09/2026 -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.
Required Experience:
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