Communications Officer

The Opportunity

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple : happy, healthy kids. Our highly skilled and professional Communications and Marketing team helps us communicate the impact of our world-class research and is responsible for managing all internal and external communications for the Institute, including media, marketing & branding, social media & websites, the intranet, and events.

We now have an opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our team of talented professionals to drive the public profile of The Kids through the development of high-quality, engaging content via storytelling that aligns with the strategic goals of the Institute.

Working closely with the Media & Content Manager, this role will also be responsible for developing regular and engaging written content for various communication channels. You will support the wider team by providing communication advice and support in planning and implementing special projects while maintaining high stakeholder engagement.

Some of your duties in this role will include, but are not limited to :

• Developing regular and engaging written content for various owned and earned communication channels in a timely manner.
• Liaising and building excellent working relationships with research and professional service teams to develop communication plans supporting their projects.
• Assisting with planning and managing Institute events.
• Contributing to team planning and regular meetings of the Communications team.

This full-time role will be conveniently based at Perth Children’s Hospital and will be offered on an ongoing basis.

About You

The successful applicant will have three to five years of demonstrated experience in communications, public relations, or similar, and a passion and talent for creating compelling content with a genuine interest in science and health research and how it impacts children and families.

Additionally, your application should demonstrate the following :

We are committed to driving inclusion and diversity as part of our workplace culture. If you meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to apply and to address any career disruptions in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfill their potential. We promote a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn, and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include :

How to apply

If you believe this role is right for you and presents an exciting challenge, please click 'Apply Now' on 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 are only accepted through our career portal. If you experience technical difficulties, please email . For reasonable accommodations, contact the same email.

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name : Keryn McKinnon

Contact Email :

Closing Date : 11 / 07 / 2025 (We reserve the right to hire prior to this date)

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