Database Coordinator, ORIGINS

This is an exciting opportunity to join ORIGINS playing a key role in the coordination of the Project's data systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the ORIGINS Project playing a key role in the coordination of the Project's data systems.

Based at the Joondalup Health Campus, the ORIGINS Project is a major longitudinal birth cohort study being conducted over 10 years by The Kids Research Institute Australia at the Joondalup Health Campus. The aim of ORIGINS is to build a research platform to enable world class investigations into when and why non-communicable diseases (NCDs) develop, through the study of early environments, maternal and paternal physical health, the microbiome and genetics.

The Database Coordinator will be responsible for the

Development and coordination of data capture systems (including web questionnaires and databases) for ORIGINS Project participants.
Facilitation of collaboration and integration of other study data to enhance the completeness and integrity of the Project data.

We are looking for someone with relevant tertiary qualifications, strong computer and troubleshooting skills and excellent attention to detail. Please refer to the Job Description available at www.telethonkids.org.au for more details about the requirements for the role.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and Project participants so must possess strong communication skills. Above all, you must be committed to improving child health for the future.

This is a full time role, fixed term for 12 month. The successful applicant will need to provide a current National Police Check before commencement.

How to Apply:

Applicants should read the Job description available at here.

Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.

Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.

For further information about this position please contact: Doctor Jackie Davis, ORIGINS Program Manager.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th May, 5pm

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

2018 saw The Kids Research Institute Australia move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.