Research Assistant
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
The Building Respiratory Equity for Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Health (BREATH) team at The Kids Research Institute Australia iscommitted to improving childrens respiratory health through innovativeresearch clinical studies and strong partnerships with communities with aparticular focus on First Nations children.
As a Research Assistant you will support clinical research projectsthrough participant recruitment respiratory assessments data and samplecollection database management and research administration. This is ahands-on participant-facing role with opportunities to contribute tomeaningful respiratory health research.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Recruit and support children young people and families participating in research.
- Conduct respiratory assessments and collect clinical data and samples.
- Maintain accurate study records databases and research documentation.
- Assist with data analysis literature reviews and research outputs.
- Collaborate with researchers and clinicians to deliver high-quality research.
Based at our modern offices in Perth Childrens Hospital this is a full time 12 month fixed termopportunity.
About You
The successful candidate will possessthe following:
- Bachelors degree in Science Health or a related field (Honours or Masters desirable).
- Experience working with children and families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Strong research and computer skills including literature reviews and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication organisation and attention to detail.
- Experience in clinical research respiratory testing or laboratory environments is highly regarded.
About Us
AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability culturally and linguistically diversecommunities LGBTQIA people people of all ages and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.
If you meet many but not all of the rolerequirements we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected 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 youllenjoy:
- 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 thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you pleaseclick on Apply Now to visitour Career Site view the Job Descriptionand submit your application.
Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the About You section.
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Contact Name: Caris Jalla
Closing Date: 13/08/2026 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampions of gender equity diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications 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 such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity(SAGE)pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
