Project Coordinator, Australian Alliance For Indigenous Genomics

This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.The OpportunityOur Indigenous Genomics team here at the Institute and their collaborators are working towards advancing the benefits of Genomic Medicine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the establishment of the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN). ALIGN is a national network, with 6 jurisdictional nodes, including based at the Telethon Kids Institute in Perth, and has a focus on rare diseases.Reporting to and closely working with the ALIGN Operations Manager, you will contribute to:

• The development and support of local Indigenous governance structures.
• The development of local and national Indigenous genomic and rare diseases policies.
• The co-design of an evaluation and impact framework to measure the node's progress.
• The coordination of capacity building initiatives with our stakeholders.
• Financial and budget management.

A key focus of this position is to build trusted relationships with our stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups is therefore crucial for the successful candidate.This position will be based at our modern office within the Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands and is offered on a full-time basis until December 2026, with the possibility of renewal. Part-time may be considered for the right candidate.About YouThis position would suit someone with project management experience and great interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Additionally, the key to your success will be your experience/ skills in the following:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities, services or professional bodies.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including financial/budget knowledge.
• Excellent/demonstrated people and stakeholder management knowledge, skills and experience.
• Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to adapt to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong operational and organisational coordination skills, including demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to undertake occasional inter/intra-state travel will be highly regarded.

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 UsOur 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 applyIf 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.auIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.Click here for theContact Name: Johanna BarclayContact Email:Closing Date: 18/07/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications 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 the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*