Here at The Kids our vision is simple; Happy, Healthy Kids!

The Children’s Diabetes Centre has the vision to improve the lives of young people living with Diabetes through a multidisciplinary research program including team members based across The Kids and the Department of Endocrinology, Perth Children Hospital.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Children’s Diabetes Centre at The Kids Research Institute Australia. This opportunity is to support clinical trials in technology, medication and behavioural interventions, working with our Clinical Research Team within the Centre.

In collaboration with the Clinical Research Team within the Centre, the Clinical Nurse (CN) is responsible for delivery of high standard of nursing care as it relates to research using the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework. This opportunity is to support Sponsor and Investigator initiated clinical trials in technology, medication and behavioural interventions, providing excellence of care to participants according to ICH GCP, and CAHS clinical standards. The role will be involved in all areas of study management, participant recruitment, sample and data collection and data entry.

Some of your duties will include but not be limited to;

Care of participants at study visits, and follow-up care as required

Provide clinical support and assist with the direction, orientation and education of participants and caregivers.

Collection and appropriate handling of biological samples

Study data collection as per ICH-Good Clinical Practice guidelines using paper case report forms &/or electronic report forms

Submission of study documentation and reporting to Human Research Ethics Committee as required

Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, Part-time or Full time will be considered for the right applicant (0.8 - 1 FTE). The initial contract will be for 12 months with a possibility of extension. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About You

The ideal applicant will be passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children and families living with Diabetes. You will be self-motivated and driven by achieving project outcomes and will thrive working in a fast-paced environment.

You must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Phlebotomy experience

Hospital-based clinical experience

Self-directed in provision of patient/participant care

Knowledge of ethical issues relating to the conduct of research involving human participants

Experience in multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care

Effective communication skills

Effective organisational skills

Computer literacy

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: Rebecca Pavlos, Senior Program Manager

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 24th April 2025 - The Kids Research Institute reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.