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We now have a position for a Project Assistant to join and provide project administrative support to the ORIGINS Project Team.
The ORIGINS Project is the largest study of its kind in Australia and aims to follow 10,000 families in the Joondalup and Wanneroo communities over a decade collecting biological samples, routine data and web-based questionnaires to help discover the causes of non-communicable diseases and improve child and adult health.
Reporting to our Co-Head of ORIGINS and closely working with other members of the team, you will provide project administrative support to the ORIGINS project by assisting with various activities – from organising meetings and events, to updating our project databases and supporting participant engagement tasks.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support to the ORIGINS team including the organisation of meetings, agendas and minutes.
- Assist in supporting the running of ORIGINS events, both internal and external.
- Maintain ORIGINS records eg stakeholder list, risk register etc.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations using PowerPoint.
Based predominantly at the Telethon Kids Institute site in Nedlands and also some travel to the Edgewater site and Joondalup Health Campus, this role will be offered on a part-time (0.6FTE) basis for a period of 12 months in the first instance.
About You
This position would suit someone who has previous experience working in an office administration position. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and set priorities.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal manner.
- High level of attention to detail.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.
For more information about the role please contact Lisa Gibson, Project Manager.
Contact Email: lisa.gibson@telethonkids.org.au
Closing Date: 1st May 2024 - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
