The Opportunity
Join the Early Years Systems Evidence team at The Kids Research Institute Australia and use your research skills to make a meaningful difference for children and families.
In this role, you will help generate high quality, policy relevant evidence that directly informs decisions, strengthens programs, and improves early childhood health, development and education outcomes. Working closely with senior researchers, you will contribute to applied research and evaluation projects that prioritise practical impact and real world relevance. Your work will support the translation of rigorous research into clear, actionable insights that shape policy, practice and systems in the early years sector.
In a Collaborative Team Environment, You Will
* Undertake targeted literature reviews and evidence syntheses that inform program design, policy development and system improvement in the early years.
* Draft and coordinate high quality research outputs, including evaluation reports, academic manuscripts and policy facing research translation materials.
* Undertake and manage quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including data cleaning, analysis and interpretation using statistical software.
* Plan and conduct interviews and focus groups and contribute substantively to the analysis and interpretation of qualitative findings.
* Prepare, coordinate and manage human research ethics applications.
Located within our offices in Adelaide, this full-time, ongoing role.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an organized and motivated researcher with strong analytical and communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
You Will Possess The Following
* Honours, Masters or PhD in psychology, public health, health sciences or a related discipline.
* Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesising research evidence.
* Experience analysing data using statistical software such as SPSS, R, Stata or similar.
* Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing research reports or academic writing.
* Ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and contribute positively to a research team.
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.
* 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
Contact Information
Contact Name: Yasmin Harman-Smith
Contact Email: yasmin.harman-smith@thekids.org.au
Closing Date: 02/04/2026 - 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.
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