Research Assistant

The Opportunity

The Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health team is focused on preventing childhood mental illness and optimising children’s development and wellbeing in the first years of their life. We are interested in understanding and identifying the factors that contribute to difficulties in mental health and development, as well as developing cost‑effective prevention and early intervention approaches for addressing developmental needs and promoting resilience.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to support our research, through a project exploring physical activity in young people living with chronic health conditions.

• Undertaking literature reviews to support projects.
• Assisting with data collection, data entry and data analysis of results and findings.
• Contributing to the translation of research outputs for non‑scientific audiences.
• Supporting ethics and governance processes.

Based at our modern office within Perth Children’s Hospital, this role will be offered on a casual basis.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology, health sciences, exercise science, or other relevant areas of study. Along with this, you will possess the following skills and experience :

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 :

Alongside our inclusive culture you’ll enjoy :

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 .

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