Aboriginal Research Assistant at The Kids Research Institute Australia
The Kids Research Institute Australia · Nedlands, Australia · Onsite
- Office in Nedlands
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
The Opportunity
The Kids have an overarching commitment to address the inequity of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families.
Our Healthy Skin team play an important role in achieving this vision with a wide range of projects that discover, treat and prevent infectious diseases, with a focus on the health of kids and families in Aboriginal communities.
The Healthy Skin team is looking for a casual Aboriginal Research Assistant to join several exciting projects in the Boorloo (Perth) and surrounding area!
In your role, you will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health projects and other skin health projects by assisting with the development of resources, health promotion activities, and building positive relationships with external stakeholders and community.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of culturally safe brochures, social media content, activities and other forms of health promotion.
- Assisting the project team to conduct community engagement and consultation activities.
- Recruiting participants to take part in research.
- Supporting the development of project reports.
- Contributing to sharing research outcomes.
This position
will be offered on a casual basis, working approximately 10 to 20 hours per
week with flexibility in days and times, and will be based at our office in
Nedlands.
About You
This is a great
opportunity if you are looking to develop your research skills in a supportive
environment, and have the following skills and experiences:
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Proven time management abilities.
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Strong interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Child Health Research.
- Good organisational skills, flexibility and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Knowledge of or an interest in learning about skin health.
- Willingness to undertake travel in the metropolitan area.
About Us
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 strength 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 [email protected].
For more information about the role please contact Lisa Wiese –
Program Manager, Skin Health.
Click here for the Job Description
Contact Name: Lisa Wiese
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 17/10/2025 - 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.
