Partnerships & Grants Coordinator

Our vision is simple: HAPPY HEALTHY KIDS.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia. We are dedicated to improving the health and lives of children everywhere through groundbreaking research. Our new Research Reimagined 2025–35 Strategic Plan will amplify our impact over the next decade, ensuring our discoveries make a real difference to children and their families both in our community, and around the world.

The Opportunity

As the new Partnerships & Grants Coordinator, you will play an important role in strengthening and growing the Institute's philanthropic funding capability. This newly created position reflects the opportunity to expand philanthropic investment in The Kids and ensure the effective management of grants and funding partnerships.

Working closely with researchers and stakeholders across the organisation, you will coordinate funding applications, manage grant administration and reporting, maintain funding pipelines, and help deliver exceptional supporter stewardship experiences. Your work will directly contribute to securing the resources needed to advance life-changing research for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating philanthropic funding applications, submissions and reporting deadlines.
• Supporting grant administration, stewardship activities and donor communications.
• Conducting prospect research and identifying new funding opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate records, reporting and dashboards within Salesforce.
• Building strong relationships with researchers, funders and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting supporter meetings, events and engagement activities.

Based at our offices in Nedlands, this is a full-time, ongoing opportunity.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience) + Super.

About You

You are an organised and detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating multiple projects and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in an administrative, coordination or customer-focused role, ideally within a not-for-profit environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences.
• Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grants administration, or the health, research, education or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded, along with a genuine interest in supporting research that improves the lives of children and families.

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.

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: Rachelle Bramley

Contact Email: rachelle.bramley@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 23/09/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.