Our mission is to improve the health of the community through immunisation and the prevention of infectious diseases. We achieve this by leading national studies focusing on a range of diseases including influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and whooping cough.

Our studies play a vital role in the development and evaluation of vaccines recommended for children and adults throughout Australia.

The Opportunity

The Research Nurse will manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of research projects within the Vaccine Trial Group, ensuring adherence to protocol objectives as well as supporting the Vaccine Trial Group by recruiting, enrolling, and monitoring study participants, ensuring accurate and high-quality data collection for research on childhood conditions of public health importance in collaboration with Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

Review all ethically approved methods of recruitment and use these strategies to help find potential eligible subjects for particular studies.

Confirm patient suitability and eligibility with regards to protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Collection of data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and research standards.

Database management (familiarity with computer systems including excel and electronic data capture).

Communicate with local ethics committee and other relevant departments regarding the severe adverse events, protocol changes.

This is an ongoing, full-time role based at Perth Children’s Hospital.

About You

The successful applicant must possess the following:

Registered Nurse – current AHPRA Registered

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate excellent team working skills as well as ability to work using own initiative.

Time management skills/ability to prioritize workload.

Computer literacy – Familiarity with computer systems including excel and electronic data capture.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Current C class driver’s license.

Desired:

Previous research experience.

Paediatric experience.

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:

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.

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.

World leader in child health research.

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 Jennifer Kent, Clinical Research Manager.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 13.06.25 - The Kids Research Institute reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.