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SalaryResearchers at Telethon Kids Institute conduct a wide variety of projects investigating the mental health of infants, children, adolescents and young people. The Wellbeing Project aims to implementa trauma-informed psychosocial intervention to improve health outcomes of children and young people with Type-1 diabetes. This study is part of a wider stream of work focused on childhood trauma and mental health and is supported by Embrace @ Telethon Kids.
We are now seeking a part-time Research Assistant to provide a wide range of support to our Wellbeing study team. Working alongside our Senior Research Officer, focus groups, intervention participants and other Research Assistants, you will take on a key role in engaging and recruiting participants into the study which will include conducting assessments of young people to determine eligibility for the intervention.
Previous experience working with young people and/ or people with mental health concerns combined with a passion to connect with people from diverse backgrounds will therefore be crucial in this position.
Apart from participant-facing activities, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in:
- Database management and analysis of research findings.
- Preparation of research findings through different dissemination strategies.
- Communicate and work collaboratively with all stakeholders across the program including service providers, the community consultation group, research team members, the Institute's communications team.
- Organisation of events and meetings.
- Ensure compliance with data requirements and reporting.
About You
This position would suit someone with an undergraduate degree in health science along with the following skills and experiences:
- Experience working with young people and people with mental health concerns.Highly developed interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in building relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders at various levels.
- Proficient skills in managing data collection databases on REDCap
- Ability to work with and respect diverse people, including Aboriginal, culturally diverse and gender diverse people.
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.
- 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.
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 recruitment@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.
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Contact Name: Alix Wollard
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Closing Date: 08/02/2024 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 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*
