The Foundations of Lung Disease Team has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary research program based at Perth Children's Hospital. Our team investigates lung growth and development through infancy, childhood, adolescence and early adulthood across both health and disease. We bring together clinical researchers, epidemiologists, statisticians and laboratory scientists to improve respiratory health outcomes for children and young people.

In this role, you will support a range of clinical research studies investigating respiratory health and disease across childhood and adolescence. Working closely with researchers, clinicians and study participants, you will contribute to all stages of the research process, including participant recruitment, respiratory assessments, data collection, database management and research administration.

Key responsibilities:

Recruit, screen and schedule participants for research studies.
Conduct respiratory and lung function assessments.
Collect clinical and physiological data using questionnaires and approved research tools.
Collect and process biological sample.
Support ethics submissions, literature reviews and research outputs, including presentations and manuscripts.

This position is primarily clinical and participant-facing, with occasional laboratory-related duties as required. Based at Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands, this full-time position will be offered for an initial 2-year period.

The salary range for the role is $78,000 - $88,000 (depending on experience) + Super.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Science, Health Sciences, or a related discipline. You will also demonstrate:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, young people and families.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate research records.
A high level of attention to detail and commitment to data quality, participant safety and research integrity.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary research team.

Desirable: Experience in clinical research, participant recruitment, lung function testing, biological sample collection, or research database management. Training will be provided for study-specific procedures.

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 contact recruitment@thekids.org.au.

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Contact Name: Elizabeth Smith

Contact Email: elizabeth.smith@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 02/10/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia 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.

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