Project Manager Pilbara FASD Prevention

Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for FASD prevention in collaboration with Aboriginal organisations, researchers, health promotion officers

The Project Manager’s role is to work with Aboriginal organisations, researchers and health promotion officers to develop, implement and evaluate strategies for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention in Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara. The Project Manager will be responsible for the prevention team’s conduct of applied research, preparation of grant and ethics applications, publications and reports, and production of program materials.

The Project Manager will:

Contribute to the conception and design of FASD prevention strategies and apply new ideas after appropriate consultation
Contribute to the preparation of grant and ethics applications
Manage development of FASD prevention strategies, materials, evaluation frameworks and databases
Manage the project budget and project staff based in Perth and the Pilbara.
Oversee data management to ensure data integrity and quality assurance. and data analysis and reports
Work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara to develop community informed and culturally secure FASD prevention strategies
Build networks with stakeholders, other researchers, policy makers and the community in relation to FASD Prevention Research in Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara
Work with the project team in the preparation of research papers for publication, presentations, reports, articles and other documentation
Support translating the FASD Prevention research findings into practice and policy

This project has a focus on working with Aboriginal organisations, researchers and health promotion officers to `Make FASD History'. Persons of Aboriginal descent are encouraged to apply. This is a full time role for 12 months with a strong possibility of extension for a further 2 years depending on performance.

How to apply:

Applicants must read the job description available here and provide their resume/CV and a separate document addressing each of the essential and desirable skills, knowledge and experience criteria for this position. Applicants not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered for this position.

Submit your application along with a covering letter 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 Heather Jones.

Closing date: 21st April, 2017

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.