The Opportunity
ORIGINS is the largest study of its kind in Australia, following 10,000 WA children from their time in the womb into early childhood.
ORIGINS researchers are working to better understand how the early environment impacts the development of non‐communicable diseases with the goal to develop targeted, more effective prevention and intervention strategies that support all families to flourish throughout life.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to support the delivery of The ORIGINS Project within the Paediatric team at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Reporting to the Paediatric Team Coordinator, this role focuses on participant engagement, clinical follow‐up visits, and the collection of high‐quality research data and biological samples, alongside administrative and data management support.
Key responsibilities
* Assist with clinic and home visit appointments (procedures during appointment may include questionnaires, language and literacy assessments, skin prick testing, recording blood pressure, height, waist and weight measurements, etc).
* Perform engagement phone calls and book participant appointments.
* Provide administrative and reception support to ORIGINS team.
* Assist with core ORIGINS sub‐projects as required, such as cohort re‐consent.
Based within our offices in Edgewater, position may be offered between 0.6 FTE and 1.0 FTE, for an initial 2‐year period. You will work on a rotating roster with flexible working hours (between 7:00am – 7:00pm, Monday‐Saturday).
About You
* The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. nursing, psychology, public health) or have relevant experience.
* High level of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in working with children and families.
* High personal motivation and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently.
* Current 'C' Class Driver's licence and own transportation.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
* 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.
Benefits
* Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
* Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
* Health and wellbeing programmes 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.
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.
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.
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