Research Support Officer

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Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
This is a Fixed Term Full-Time position until the end of 2025; part-time work arrangements may be available. About the Gender Diversity Service: Gender Diversity Service (GDS) is a specialist outpatient service that offers an affirming approach to support gender diverse young people and their families. GDS is the only specialist service in WA providing multi-disciplinary specialist assessment and access to gender affirming medical care for young people in WA. The GDS also has a well-established Research program and works in partnership with The University of Western Australia and The Kids Institute.
Consider joining our team if you are passionate about researching gender affirming care within a multi-disciplinary team that's committed to the best outcomes for young people and families.
About the Role: We are seeking a Research Support Officer to join our team and provide support to the Senior Research Officer/s in research activities and longitudinal studies within the service. This work will assist in implementing evidence-based clinical care with the aim to achieve positive outcomes for young people. As the Research Support Officer you will assist researchers and clinicians in recruitment of young people and families to participate in GDS Research Cohort.
What you will bring: Undergraduate degree in health sciences or relevant field of study. In particular, this role would suit applicants with psychology or public health qualifications.Previous experience working in a clinical or research role with Gender Diverse people is desirable.Previous experience in research or research administration is preferred.Previous experience in research-based recruitment and data management is preferred.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work and connect with young people.Demonstrated interest, or prior experience working with Aboriginal people, culturally and/or gender diverse people.Ability to work well independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.How to Apply: We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
Please nominate your preferred work location in response to our question within the application form.A statement addressing each selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. A font size of Arial 12 is preferred (using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method).A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which is your current or previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional reference.Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Isha Sharma, Service Manager, at or by phone at , with any specific questions related to this role.
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Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: .au
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
About our CAMHS Directorates: Community CAMHS – Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years who present with severe and complex mental health concerns.Specialist Services and Day Programs – The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs.Acute CAMHS – Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children's Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), PCH Psychiatric In-Reach Team, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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