Project Coordinator

The Kids Research Institute Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Salary packaging

Health programmes

Hybrid working

LinkedIn Learning

Modern offices

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Epigenetics of Health and Disease team. You will coordinate research projects, budgets, reporting and compliance, ensuring smooth lab operations and stakeholder engagement.

Based at Perth, Nedlands, the role offers 0.6–1.0 FTE with flexible arrangements. The salary range is AUD 92,000–97,000 plus super, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Science or related discipline, with experience in a research environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration or research support.
• Knowledge of medical research and laboratory practices, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting financial administration, compliance, ethics or governance processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of digital literacy, including experience with collaboration and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects, timelines, milestones and reporting requirements.
• Support finance, purchasing, invoicing, budget tracking and compliance activities.
• Maintain team documentation, processes, laboratory records and knowledge resources.
• Coordinate laboratory operations, consumables, onboarding, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Support grant administration, ethics approvals, research activities and process improvements.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Stakeholder management

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Biomedical Science or related

Job description

The Opportunity

The Indigenous Genomics Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia is an Indigenous-led research group focused on using genomics and precision health to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The team works closely with communities to deliver ethical, community-led research that supports health equity and builds Indigenous leadership in genomic science.

The Project Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Epigenetics of Health and Disease team, helping to coordinate research projects, finance, reporting, compliance and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Head of Epigenetics, the role maintains effective systems and processes that support the team’s research activities and laboratory operations, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and organisational requirements are met.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinate research projects, timelines, milestones and reporting requirements.
• Support finance, purchasing, invoicing, budget tracking and compliance activities.
• Maintain team documentation, processes, laboratory records and knowledge resources.
• Coordinate laboratory operations, consumables, onboarding, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Support grant administration, ethics approvals, research activities and process improvements.

Based at our modern offices at Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this is an ongoing opportunity offering 0.6 to 1.0 FTE, (flexible for the right candidate).

The salary range for this role is $92,000 - $97,000 (depending on experience) + Super.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Science or a related discipline, with experience in a research environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration or research support.
• Knowledge of medical research and laboratory practices, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting financial administration, compliance, ethics or governance processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of digital literacy, including experience with collaboration and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a team.

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.

Contact Name: Sam Buckberry

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 19/10/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia 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 (SAGE) 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.