Research Fellow
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia our vision issimple Happy Healthy Kids.
Our Kids Rehab Research WA team is an integrated team ofclinicians and researchers who deliver and research therapies for children withacquired or congenital neurological impairments leading to improved outcomesfor children and their families.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to workwith the CONNECT-CP Project which is a clinical research program aiming to improveconnection access and translation of evidence in Cerebral Palsy. CONNECT-CPaims to diagnose cerebral palsy (CP) earlier and ensure all children in WesternAustralia (WA) have access to early assessment and support.
Your duties will include:
- Coordinating research and evaluation activities across the digital solution education and training and clinical network streams of CONNECT-CP.
- Coordinating ethics and governance applications and reporting ensuring all projects are conducted in accordance with requirements.
- Undertaking and coordinating quantitative and qualitative research activities across all phases of the research cycle from data collection to knowledge translation.
- Managing REDCap databases and research datasets including data quality assurance documentation and routine reporting
- Collaborating with stakeholders (clinicians consumers carers) to apply co-design principles and deliver translational research outcomes.
- Contributing to reports publications and conference presentations.
Located in our offices within Perth Childrens Hospital this roleis part-time (0.4 FTE) in an ongoing capacity.
The salary range for this role is $114900 to $134700 (dependingon experience) Super.
Please note that visasponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must haveunrestricted Australian work rights to be considered.
About You
The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD/Doctoralqualification in public health epidemiology social sciences healthpromotion health sciences rehabilitation psychology allied healthimplementation science or a related field.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience conducting health clinical public health or implementation research.
- Experience applying qualitative and/or quantitative research methods including study design data collection statistical and qualitative analysis interpretation and reporting.
- Demonstrated experience managing research databases and datasets including REDCap.
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams consumers and community partners including experience in co-design knowledge translation and/or implementation approaches to support research translation.
- Demonstrated track record of producing high-quality research outputs such as research reports resources and relevant peer-reviewed publications.
- Established experience in the preparation of research ethics applications and reports to ethical and funding bodies.
At The Kids Research InstituteAustralia we are committed to building a workplace culture thatreflectsthe communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applicationsfrom Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilityculturally and linguistically diverse communities LGBTQIA people people ofall ages and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonableadjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace ensuringeveryone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many but not all ofthe role requirements we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you tomention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand yourjourney.
Our commitment to diversity andinclusion 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 cultureyoull 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 toapply
If this role feels like the right fit and anexciting new opportunity for you please click on Apply Now to visitourCareer Site view the Job Description and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2pages) and CV that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined inthe About You section.
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Contact Name: Nofar Ben Itzhak
Closing Date: 30/09/2026 -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.
