Salary: $84,470 to $93,865 per annum (HEW5) – pro‐rata for part time. Term: Temporary part‐time or full‐time. Location: Joondalup Campus.
Equal Opportunity: This role is advertised under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act and we are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
About The Opportunity
Join a research team within Kurongkurl Katitjin at Edith Cowan University. The team includes passionate academic and professional staff dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families. Researchers specialise in health services research, epidemiology, and evidence synthesis.
The Recruitment officer is a key member of the Maawit Maladjiny Clinical Trial; you'll help bring families on board and ensure their journey through the study starts smoothly and positively.
Your Role Will Include
* Connecting with families and guiding them through the recruitment process
* Conducting home visits that build trust and rapport
* Completing eligibility checks and consent documentation with care and accuracy
* Collecting baseline data to support high‐quality research outcomes
You'll work under the guidance of the Clinical Trial Coordinator, gaining hands‐on research experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.
About You
This role is advertised under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act and we are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
You'll Bring
* A tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline such as public health, health promotion or childhood education, or equivalent experience, training or professional accreditation
* Desirable knowledge of early childhood development and/or child health with a desire to improve child development and health outcomes of Aboriginal babies and their families
* Demonstrated experience in research activities such as consenting participants, accurate data collection and completion of forms and documentation in accordance with protocols and timelines
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Outlook and Word
Current driver's licence and ability to drive to project sites and conduct home visits is a requirement for this role.
Benefits Of Working At ECU
We are committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits: flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry‐leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Leah Dempsey, Senior Administrative Officer on +61 8 6304 9821 or for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up‐to‐date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a statement addressing the capabilities in the Position Description.
Advert Closure
Applications close on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at 11:30 pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourages applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process and during employment. We encourage people with disability to apply. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
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