The Opportunity

The Nutrition in Early Life (NIEL) team conducts cutting-edge research into nutritional interventions that support maternal and child health, including the prevention of allergic disease.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the delivery of a clinical trial. In this role, you will be responsible for the screening, recruitment, randomisation, and follow-up of participants during the intervention period. You will communicate regularly with trial participants and antenatal clinic staff, assist with outreach and engagement activities, and ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Engaging with potential participants and confirming study eligibility.
Coordinating informed consent and maintaining accurate records.
Supporting intervention delivery, including dietary education and compliance.
Ensuring timely participant follow-up and promoting retention.
Collaborating with team members and antenatal clinic staff across multiple sites.

This is a part time role, 0.6 FTE for a period of 12 months.

About You

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

Completion of secondary school.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Experience with data entry and electronic data management systems (e.g. REDCap).
Availability for occasional weekend or evening work for recruitment activities.
A valid WA driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle (travel reimbursement provided).
Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check.

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.
Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
Paid Parental Leave
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.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you,

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@thekids.org.au

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@thekids.org.au.

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Contact Name: Anita Jorgensen

Contact Email: anita.jorgensen@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 20/08/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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