Health Research jobs in Perth WA

The Opportunity

Our Child Physical Activity, Health and Development team is dedicated to improving children's physical activity, health and development. Through high-quality research, the team seeks to identify the environments, policies and programs that best support active lifestyles and promote lifelong health and wellbeing.

The Research Officer will provide administrative and research support across a range of projects, including intervention-based studies and research exploring the environmental influences on child health and development. Working closely with the research team, you will contribute to project delivery and undertake project-specific activities as required to support successful research outcomes.

Your duties include:

• Develop and implement data management plans.
  
• Oversee data collection including online survey administration, conduct focus groups and interviews.
  
• Conduct analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
  
Present research and support other project team members presentations.
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Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this full-time position is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Sport Science, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
  
• Experience in similar research administration position and seeing research projects through from conception to translation.
  
• Demonstrated ability in project planning, recruitment, coordination and study material development.
  
• High level statistical and analytic skills.
  
• Experience in research translation and working closely with stakeholders.
  
Highly effective written and oral communication skills including plain language summaries and the preparation of manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
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Desirable:

• Supervision of research assistants and volunteers.
  
• Experience in disseminating and translating research findings and working with stakeholders.

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.
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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.
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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.

Contact Name: Gina Arena

Contact Email: gina.arena@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 19/06/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.