Procurement & Contracts Support Officer

The Opportunity

TheProcurement and Contract Support Officer is an integral part of our ProcurementTeam, providing high-quality administrative support to the team while ensuringthe efficient management of procurement systems, supplier onboarding, contractsadministration, travel management processes, and stakeholder enquiries acrossthe Institute.

This excitingrole will see you interact with a wide range of stakeholders across theorganisation to assist our researchers to achieve their mission to improve thehealth, development and lives of children and young people.

Keyresponsibilities:

• 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 ouroffices within Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands, this role may be offeredon a part-time or full-time basis (0.6 FTE - 1 FTE), with flexible workinghours considered.

About You

The ideal candidatewill enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation, buildingrelationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and bepassionate about providing high level customer service.

You will alsodemonstrate 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.

AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected 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'llenjoy:

• 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 thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, pleaseclick on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description,and submit your application.

Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.

Applicationswill only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencingtechnical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication, please contact [email protected].