Job Description

The Opportunity

Here at The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple – Happy Healthy Kids.

Our Kids Rehab Research WA team is an integrated team of clinicians and researchers who deliver and research therapies for children with acquired or congenital neurological impairments, leading to improved outcomes for children and their families.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to work with the CONNECT-CP Project, which is a clinical research program aiming to improve connection, access and translation of evidence in Cerebral Palsy. CONNECT-CP aims to diagnose cerebral palsy (CP) earlier and ensure all children in Western Australia (WA) have access to early assessment and support.

Your duties will include:

• Coordinating research and evaluation activities across the digital solution, education and training, and clinical network streams of CONNECT-CP.
• Coordinating ethics and governance applications and reporting, ensuring all projects are conducted in accordance with requirements.
• Undertaking and coordinating quantitative and qualitative research activities across all phases of the research cycle, from data collection to knowledge translation.
• Managing REDCap databases and research datasets, including data quality assurance, documentation, and routine reporting
• Collaborating with stakeholders (clinicians, consumers, carers) to apply co-design principles and deliver translational research outcomes.
• Contributing to reports, publications, and conference presentations.

Located in our offices within Perth Children’s Hospital, this role is part-time (0.4 FTE) in an ongoing capacity.

The salary range for this role is $114,900 to $134,700 (depending on experience) + Super.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights to be considered.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD/Doctoral qualification in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, health promotion, health sciences, rehabilitation, psychology, allied health, implementation science, or a related field.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience conducting health, clinical, public health, or implementation research.
• Experience applying qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including study design, data collection, statistical and qualitative analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing research databases and datasets, including REDCap.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, and community partners, including experience in co-design, knowledge translation, and/or implementation approaches to support research translation.
• Demonstrated track record of producing high-quality research outputs, such as research reports, resources, and relevant peer-reviewed publications.
• Established experience in the preparation of research ethics applications and reports to ethical and funding bodies.

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) and CV 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 contactrecruitment@thekids.org.au.

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Nofar Ben Itzhak

Contact Email: nofar.benitzhak@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 30/09/2026 - 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.