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- Previous experience in an administration role.
- Balance competing priorities and meet deadlines using strong administrative, organisational and planning skills.
- Provide confidential administrative and operational support to executive functions, including CEO and Board offices.

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Role Type

Contract • Part-time • Sound Experience

Description

The Perkins is seeking an organised, proactive and professional Administration Officer to provide high-quality administrative support across our Executive Administration function and CEO’s office. This position is offered on a part time maximum term contract for 12 months (parental leave coverage), located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands. About the Perkins The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives.

About this role

Reporting to the Executive Officer, the Administration Officer will provide flexible and professional administrative, operational and logistical support across the Executive Administration function, working closely with the EO to the CEO, the Board and broader Executive Administration team. The key responsibilities of this role include:

- Providing confidential administrative support to the Executive Administration function, including the CEO’s office and Board.
- Supporting projects and activities for the CEO’s office,



including assisting with the preparation and coordination of Board and Committee papers, meeting packs and materials, and administration of Diligent Boards.
- Coordinating meetings, functions, seminars and site visits, including communications, catering, venue arrangements and event logistics.
- Assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements for the CEO, Board members and visitors.
- Recording and reconciling purchases and expenses for the Executive Administration office.
- Supporting the preparation and maintenance of the CEO office annual planner.
- Providing professional general administration and operational support, including room bookings, video conferencing, distribution lists and intranet content.
- Working collaboratively with Executive Assistants and administrative staff to support the effective operation of the CEO’s office.

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, professional and adaptable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities in a busy and collaborative workplace. To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

- Certificate IV in Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Previous experience in an administration role.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and formatting professional correspondence and documentation.
- Strong organisational,



planning and administrative skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrated discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Certificate.

If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:

- Flexible working options
- A supportive and passionate team
- The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Generous leave benefits, including: – 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year & – 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave

Are you ready to make a difference? To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.

Applications close on 2 December 2026, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!

To view a copy of the position description, head to our careers page. Enquiries can be directed to Tiffany Gunner, People Partner on (08) 6151 1112 or email [email protected].

To find out more about the Perkins, please visit https://www.perkins.org.au.

At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.

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