The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the ORIGINS Project playing a key role in recruiting participants and collecting data for the Project.
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 Role
This position will contribute to the day to day running of the ORIGINS Project, along with a team of other Research Assistants. This position will support the collection of quality research data, including specimens, as part of the Project.
Please review the Job Description available here which outlines the role’s main responsibilities.
This is a full-time position for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Your Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
• Year 12 or above (relevant tertiary degree)
• Equivalent experience to a relevant tertiary degree
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• High personal motivation and ability to work independently.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, data management and analysis programs.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent team working skills as well as ability to work using own initiative.
• Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload.
• Possession of a current WA drivers licence and your own transportation.
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.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a Working with Children’s Check and a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description above.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Jackie Davis, ORIGINS Program Manager
Email: Jackie.Davis@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Friday 1 February 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.