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 to improving the health and lives of children everywhere through groundbreakingresearch. Our newResearch Reimagined ******* 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 Chance
As the new Partnerships &Grants; Coordinator, you will play an important role in strengthening andgrowing the Institute's philanthropic funding capability. This newly createdposition reflects the opportunity to expand philanthropic investment in TheKids and ensure the effective management of grants and funding partnerships.
Working closely with researchersand stakeholders across the organisation, you will coordinate fundingapplications, manage grant administration and reporting, maintain fundingpipelines, and help deliver exceptional supporter stewardship experiences. Yourwork will directly contribute to securing the resources needed to advancelife-changing research for children and families.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinatingphilanthropic funding applications, submissions and reporting deadlines.
Supportinggrant administration, stewardship activities and donor communications.
Conductingprospect research and identifying new funding opportunities.
Maintainingaccurate records, reporting and dashboards within Salesforce.
Buildingstrong relationships with researchers, funders and internal stakeholders.
Supportingsupporter meetings, events and engagement activities.
Based at our offices in Nedlands, this is a full-time, ongoingopportunity.
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 (depending onexperience) + Super.
AboutYou
You are anorganised and detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating multipleprojects and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.




You willbring:
Relevant qualifications inMarketing, Communications, Business or a related field, or equivalentexperience
Experience in anadministrative, coordination or customer-focused role, ideally within anot-for-profit environment.
Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills and robust attention to detail.
Proven ability to managecompeting priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience using CRMsystems, preferably Salesforce.
Strong relationship-buildingskills and a commitment to delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences.
Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grants administration, or the health, research, education or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded, along with a genuine interest in supporting research that improves the lives of children and families.
AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture that reflects 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 to thrive.
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 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 perks.
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.
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 disability.As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in AustraliaGender 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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