The Opportunity

Join the BREATH Team and contribute to important research improving respiratory health outcomes for children. We are seeking an organised and motivated Project Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day activities of the Kids Easy Breathing Study (KEBS), working closely with Study Investigators, the BREATH Team and the Program Manager. This role is ideal for someone passionate about health research, skilled in project coordination, and committed to making a real difference in the community.

Some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Coordinate participant recruitment, engagement, follow-up, and community engagement activities, ensuring respectful communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Manage data collection, entry and database systems in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

Support ethics submissions, research governance reporting and general project administration.

Assist with laboratory activities, including biological sample processing and accurate record-keeping.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Contribute to team meetings, grant reporting, and ongoing project development initiatives.

The position is offered on a full-time basis for a 12-month parental leave cover period.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

A tertiary qualification in a health or science-related field (e.g., science, public health, physiology).

Experience coordinating research projects, with knowledge of research compliance frameworks and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Skills in participant engagement, including informed consent, and a strong understanding of working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Laboratory research experience, including biological sample processing and support for RNA/DNA preparation.

Strong organisational and time management skills, high attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with high-level computer literacy (Microsoft Office and database management).

Desirable:

Experience working in Aboriginal health research and with Aboriginal families or stakeholders.

Familiarity with research ethics processes (including RGS and WAAHEC).

Experience in database creation and management and handling biological sample shipments.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.

Paid Parental Leave

Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.

Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.

Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.

Flexible work options and hybrid working.

Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.

Access to Corporate Health Insurance.

Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected].
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact: Caris Jalla, Program Manager.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 23.04.25 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.