The Opportunity
The Procurement and Contract Support Officer is an integral part of our Procurement Team, providing high-quality administrative support to the team while ensuring the efficient management of procurement systems, supplier onboarding, contracts administration, travel management processes, and stakeholder enquiries across the Institute.
This exciting role will see you interact with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation to assist our researchers to achieve their mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people.
Key responsibilities:
- Complete day-to-day administration of the procurement function, including filing, record-keeping and triaging requests.
- Track contract expiry dates, contract management activities, and key milestones.
- Maintain the contract register and ensure key contract information is current.
- Assist in keeping procurement resources and information up to date, including the procurement intranet pages.
- Maintain the Institute's travel management system.
Based in our offices within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this role may be offered on a part-time or full-time basis (0.6 FTE – 1 FTE), with flexible working hours considered.
About You
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation, building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be passionate about providing high level customer service.
You will also demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Excellent time management and organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and improvement-focused and able to work both autonomously as well as an effective team member.
- Ability to maintain and strengthen professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Procurement and/or contract related experience is desirable.
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 contact [email protected].
Contact Name: Steve O'Neill
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 29/07/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
