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Research Assistant
Salary: HSO Level G4 $90,666 - $96,409 p.a pro rata
Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division: Perth Children's Hospital > Research Department
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00021069
Closing Date: 2026-07-06 4:00 PM
Please note that effective from 1st July 2026, the salary range will increase to $94,066 to $100,024 p.a pro rata.
CRVCID. 734901
Join the Perth Children’s Trials Centre Team
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families through world-class clinical research
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment (1.0 FTE), with the possibility of extension(s).
Part Time may be considered for the right applicant.
About the role:
The Perth Children’s Trials Centre is growing, and we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity to support a leading paediatric clinical trials service, contributing to innovative research across a diverse range of specialties including rare diseases, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general paediatrics, and more.
In this role, you will support the coordination and management of clinical trials and research projects, contributing to the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to inform submissions for internal and external stakeholders and governance committees. Working closely with the multidisciplinary research team, you will also provide essential administrative and clerical support, assisting trial participants, clinicians, and other key stakeholders. Your work will be integral to ensuring the smooth delivery of research activities while upholding high standards of accuracy, organisation, and compliance.
What You'll Do:
Drive impactful research
Contribute to clinical trials that improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Collaborate with experts
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, researchers, and industry partners
Advance innovative treatments
Support the development and delivery of cutting-edge therapies with life-changing potential
Grow your career
Access ongoing professional development, mentorship, and clear career progression pathways
Be part of a supportive culture
Join a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking research environment
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact on Kelly Faulkner, Clinical Nurse Manager directly on 08 6456 8951.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
[email protected]
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
It is anticipated that interviews for this position will be held the week beginning .
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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