Facilities Officer

The Opportunity

The Kids Research Institute’s Facilities Management team look after our buildings, assets and amenities in order to maintain a modern, vibrant and unique working environment. Based in Perth Children’s Hospital, our workspace and facilities span across three floors and include over 600 workstations, laboratories, bioresources, seminar rooms and event space.

We are now looking for a Facilities Officer to help ensure the day-to-day smooth management and operation of our wonderful workspace by providing administrative support and maintenance tasks whilst providing excellent customer service.

The Role

As part of the Facilities Management team, you will manage a range of administration duties such as raising Purchase Orders, monitoring queries within the service desk, ordering consumables and allocating ID badges to new employees and contractors. You will also carry out manual tasks including supporting the loading dock, receiving good and deliveries assisting with event setups.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

Assist with requesting quotes for required services, purchasing, and the reconciliation of invoices. Assist with Institute asset management program including service docket. uploads/administration, data entry, preventative maintenance scheduling etc. Assist with function and meeting room set ups. Act as a point of contact for general queries around our services.

Conveniently based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this is an ongoing, part-time position, 0.8 FTE (Monday – Thursday).

About You

The ideal applicant will have strong administration skills, including knowledge of Teams or similar calendar bookings, previous experience working in an operational role and pride themselves on their superior customer service skills.

Along with this, you must also have the following skills and experience:

Administration experience in an operational environment e.g. stock control, warehousing or logistics. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively whilst working towards deadlines. Demonstrated experience working in a customer facing environment. Physical fitness and capability which will allow manual work. A full clean drivers’ licence, and able to drive the institute vehicles to other locations.

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 strength 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 recruitment@thekids.org.au.

Click Here For The Job Description

Contact Name: Will Burdge

Contact Email: will.burdge@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 02/09/2026 - 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.