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The aim of our Ear Health team here at the Telethon Kids Institute is to understand the causes of childhood hearing loss, including otitis media (middle ear infections). We work to identify how big the problem is and look at ways to reduce the impact of the disease.
An integral link for our team is the Aboriginal Community Advisory Group which guides the team in working in a culturally sensitive manner and provides direction to ensure the program is relevant and appropriate for their communities. We now have an opportunity for an Aboriginal Research Assistant to join the team and help us do this important work.
You will work in collaboration with the Djaalinj Waakinj (Listening, Talking) team and the Aboriginal Community Advisory Group to undertake research within the Djaalinj Waakinj Centre for Ear and Hearing Health. Your focus will be on liaising with community groups and organisations to talk about our research and engage with families in our study. This will include enrolling participants into our study, conducting general ear health assessments as well as data entry.
You will also play an important role in providing a cultural lens to the project team and provide input on our ways of working and methods to ensure we work in a culturally secure manner.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assist with the organisation of clinics, community forums and events.
- Recruit and enrol children into the study and conduct ear health assessments.
- Build and retain a professional rapport with participants and their families.
- Assist the team to determine best ways to increase referrals into the study.
About You
If you are interested in working with us and the community to deliver our services in a safe and culturally secure way, then we want to hear from you!
The key to your success in this role will be your experience in the following:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Cert 4 or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community engagement in the Perth Metropolitan area and building relationships with families to ensure family involvement in research.
- Some understanding and experience in undertaking research projects and/or project coordination.
- Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including a demonstrated ability to set goals manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound computer and word processing skills.
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.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- 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.
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 ***********@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to ***********@telethonkids.org.au.
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Contact Name: Valerie Swift
Contact Email: *************@telethonkids.org.au
Closing Date: 26/02/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.
Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.
*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*
