Aboriginal Research Assistant - Ear Health Pursuant of Section 50(d) ofthe Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position mustbe of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent The Opportunity The aim of our Ear Health team here at theTelethon Kids Institute is to understand the causes of childhood hearing loss,including otitis media (middle ear infections). We work to identify how big theproblem is and look at ways to reduce the impact of the disease.
An integral link for our team is theAboriginal Community Advisory Group which guides the team in working in aculturally sensitive manner and provides direction to ensure the programis relevant and appropriate for their communities. We now have an opportunityfor an Aboriginal Research Assistant to join the team and help us do thisimportant work.
You will work incollaboration with the Djaalinj Waakinj (Listening, Talking) team and theAboriginal Community Advisory Group to undertake research within the DjaalinjWaakinj Centre for Ear and Hearing Health. Your focus will be on liaising withcommunity groups and organisations to talk about our research and engage withfamilies in our study. This will include enrolling participants into our study,conducting general ear health assessments as well as data entry.
You will also play an important role inproviding a cultural lens to the project team and provide input on our ways ofworking and methods to ensure we work in a culturally secure manner.
Some of your responsibilitieswill include:
Assist with the organisation of clinics, community forums and events. Recruit and enrol children into the study and conduct ear health assessments. Build and retain a professional rapport with participants and their families. Assist the team to determine best ways to increase referrals into the study. Based in Cockburn,WA we are offering a full-time contract until the end of 2025, with thepossibility of further extension. We are open to discussing part-time hours(min. 3 days per week) with the successful candidate.
About You If you are interested inworking with us and the community to deliver our services in a safe andculturally secure way, then we want to hear from you!
The key to your success in thisrole will be your experience in the following:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Cert 4 or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community engagement inthe Perth Metropolitan area and building relationships with families toensure family involvement in research. Someunderstanding and experience in undertaking research projects and/orproject coordination. Well-developedorganisational skills and attention to detail, including a demonstratedability to set goals manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Well-developedverbal and written communication skills. Soundcomputer and word processing skills. More details can be found inthe job description. Please ensure you address all criteria in your application.
We are drivinginclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diversecareer and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of therequirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. Wealso encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you mayhave had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people arerespected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforcethat is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embraceall employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity andinclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations whererequired.
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. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Reward and recognition program. Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. 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 anexciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' tonavigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submityour application.
Yourcover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills andexperience outlined in the "About You" section above. Applications will only be accepted through our careerportal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our onlineportal, please direct your query to ******
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,please direct your inquiries to ******.
Closing Date: 19/06/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior tothe closing date.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to beingchampions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications 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 firstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation'sleading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of morethan 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child healthand development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII MedicalCentre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-builtfacility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces,clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology andresearch services.
Our research teams are among the world's best, and wehave strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major WesternAustralian universities.
*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*
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