The Opportunity
Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia, our passionate finance team are a pivotal part of the organisation. Working closely with our research teams, they provide strategic and operational financial support with budgets, planning and analysis, enabling us to achieve our mission – to improve the health and wellbeing of children through excellence in research.
We now have an exciting opportunity for two Finance Officers to join our team. In this role, you will provide operational financial support to the institute by overseeing departmental and/or commercial projects and their accounting processes. The role will be responsible for transactional finance and financial accounting processes and support the Finance Business Partner with the requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Provide support to non-finance staff regarding finance process and related queries.
* Monitor expenses to budget and investigate / resolve variances.
* Partner with stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are met including the preparation of financial acquittals and other reporting to funding organisations.
* Accurate financial data entry and accounting journals, including internal cost recoveries, reallocations, recoupments, prepayments, capitalisation of assets, accruals and deferrals.
* Identify, analyse, and provide recommendations to resolve financial issues that arise for projects within remit.
Based within Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands, these ongoing roles may be offered on a full-time basis - part time will be considered.
About You
The ideal applicant will be a people-focused finance professional, who thrives in a dynamic environment. The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in cultivating meaningful relationships based on trust, along with:
* Experience in accounting or finance with responsibility for supporting and enabling financial accounting, systems, processes, and improvements.
* Experience in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Strong analytical skills, and a high level of attention to detail, including accurate data entry skills.
* Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and maintain them over time.
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
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 above.
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 .
Closing Date: 23/03/2026 - 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. We are a Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity 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.
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