Research Officer

Nedlands, Australia

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The Opportunity

The Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Team is dedicated to reducing the burden of infectious diseases in children and their families. We achieve this through comprehensive approaches that encompass understanding disease burden, optimising vaccine use, diagnostic and treatment strategies, and evaluating and informing current and future prevention programs, primarily immunisation. As part of our social research activities, we conduct projects that seek to understand reasons for community’s understanding of childhood vaccines and ways to improve vaccine uptake among children and families across multiple communities.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to support our team in a range of projects focused on understanding reasons for vaccine uptake, ensuring efficient functioning and achievement of project specific goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the writing of scientific publications and analysis of qualitative data.
• Assist with recruitment of study participants.
• Assist with qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups).
• Assist with ethics committee, governance and regulatory applications including protocol development, standard operating procedures and other documentation.
Assist with the production of annual reports.

Based in our offices within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this part-time (0.6 FTE) position will be offered for an initial 2-year period.

About You

The ideal applicant will be passionate about making a difference in childhood infectious diseases and will have the ability to work collaboratively within our supportive team. You will be self-motivated and driven by achieving project outcomes and will thrive working in a fast-paced environment.

Along with this, you will demonstrate:

• Honours or Masters degree (completed or working towards) in public health or health sciences.
• Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, including one-on-one interviews and leading focus groups.
• Familiarity with software programs such as NVivo, REDCap, Endnote and the Microsoft suite.
• Demonstrated writing skills with previous experience writing research reports and/or academic articles.
Ability to proactively manage shifting deadlines and responsibilities.

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:

• 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 culture, you’ll 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 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 [email protected].

Contact Name: Liz Wenden

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 06/08/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications 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 disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.