The Opportunity
This role will bring qualitative research expertise directly into the Survivorship Clinic, ensuring that the experiences of survivors help shape the way care is delivered and services are developed. By capturing and analysing patient experiences, the Senior Research Officer will identify opportunities for improvement, contribute to future service planning, and support advocacy activities, with the aim of improving long-term outcomes and quality of life for survivors.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct qualitative, in-depth interviews and focus groups with survivors, siblings, and parents to identify key psychological, educational, and social themes in survivorship.
- Explore the longitudinal psychosocial trajectories of patients to understand late-effects, including PTSD and fear of recurrence.
- Utilise qualitative data to create, refine, or validate questionnaires that better capture the patient experience in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Identify and address barriers in the transition of care from oncology to primary care or adult services through patient feedback.
- Identify key themes to inform the development of peer-support, digital health tools, or education workshops.
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this role is for a period of 12 months at 0.1 FTE.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have the following:
- PhD degree psychology or related sciences.
- Academic expertise in cancer research.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to perform both self-directed and guided research.
- Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines.
- Outstanding personal initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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) 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].
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Contact Name: Emma Stone
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 19/06/2026 - 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.
