The Opportunity

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

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Officer who is passionate about qualitative research and public health to support the Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Team to ensure efficient functioning and achievement of project specific goals.

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will be focused on progressing specific projects within the social research program, by providing high level support to other researchers. You will also contribute to the ethics, governance, and regulatory applications for specific projects.

In this role, you will:

Conduct and provide guidance on qualitative research methods and analyses, including conducting focus groups, interviews, and thematic analyses of data.

Manage specific research projects.

Conduct ethics and governance applications.

Prepare academic publications, presentations, media outputs, and grant submissions.

Regularly communicate with multiple stakeholders including regional and metropolitan community groups.

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 possess the following skills and experience:

Post graduate qualifications (PhD or equivalent) in public health, health promotion or related field.

Previous experience in research project management OR research ethics and governance experience.

Previous experience in undertaking qualitative research.

Academic writing skills including the preparation of protocol reports and/or publications.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) position for an initial period of 2 years. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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 strength 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 [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact: Dhruv Shah, Program Manager, Infectious Diseases Epidemiology.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 28 October at 11:59 PM - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.