Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Aboriginal Project Coordinator to join our Infectious Diseases Epidemiology team, here at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

The team has a particular interest in acute chest infections which are a major cause of childhood illness. Some population subgroups experience higher rates of severe disease from chest infections including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, babies born preterm and those from a lower socio-economic background.

The Aboriginal Project Coordinator will work in collaboration with the research team to provide cultural input on several epidemiology-based research projects. Day-to-day activities will include assisting with Aboriginal community and key stakeholder engagement, supporting the facilitation of the projects under the guidance of project leads including data collection and management, and knowledge translation activities to ensure we work closely with and report back to community.

Specifically, this role will assist in the facilitation of projects to understand the community awareness of respiratory infection, particularly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and immunisation.

With an experienced team around you, your responsibilities will include:

Acting as a point of contact between our team and participating families and community groups

Co-facilitating qualitative interviews and yarns.

Providing input into design and implementation of knowledge translation activities.

Contributing to the development of resources and reports, including Research Ethics reports.

Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with local, state and national Aboriginal health and medical services.

Based in our office in Nedlands, this position will be offered on a part-time basis (3-4 days per week) for an initial period of 2 years. There may also be the opportunity for travel within Western Australia to undertake community consultation.

About You

If you share our passion of Happy, Healthy Kids and have an interest in learning more about infectious diseases and immunisation, then we want to hear from you!

The key to your success will be your demonstrated skills and experience in the following:

Experience in the health sector, the community sector or other relevant experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and interest in understanding of Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

Demonstrated experience in building relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders at various levels.

Current “C” class driver’s licence and willingness and ability for regional travel

Previous experience in undertaking research projects and/or project coordination (e.g., involvement in conducting interviews, yarns etc) is highly desirable but not essential for this role.

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 [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact Zoe Clarke.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 14 November at 11:59 PM – The Kids Research Institute Australia reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date.