Early Childhood Clinical Trial Recruitment Officer

• $84,470 to $93,865 pa (HEW5) - Pro-rata for part time
• Temporary part-time or full-time positions available, Joondalup Campus
• This role is advertised under the section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act and we are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

KURONGKURL KATITJIN

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$84,470 to $93,865 pa (PRO-RATA FOR PART TIME) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

TEMPORARY PART TIME OR FULL TIME

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.Kurongkurl Katitjin is a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and knowledges are not only respected, but central to everything we do.

About the Opportunity

Join a research team within Kurongkurl Katitjin at Edith Cowan University. The team includes passionate academic and professional staff dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families. Researchers within the team specialise in health services research, epidemiology, and evidence synthesis with a focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families

The Recruitment officer is a key member of the Maawit Maladjiny Clinical Trial, you’ll help bring families on board and ensure their journey through the study starts smoothly and positively.

Your role will include:

• Connecting with families and guiding them through the recruitment process
• Conducting home visits that build trust and rapport
• Completing eligibility checks and consent documentation with care and accuracy
• Collecting baseline data to support high-quality research outcomes

You’ll work under the guidance of the Clinical Trial Coordinator, gaining hands on research experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you’re passionate about connecting with people and contributing to research, we’d love to hear from you.

A complete list of accountabilities can be viewed in the position description.

About you

This role is advertised under the section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act and we are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

You’ll bring:

1. A Tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline such as public health, health promotion or childhood education OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation.
2. Desirable knowledge of early childhood development and/or child health with a desire to improve child development and health outcomes of Aboriginal babies and their families.
3. Demonstrated experience in research activities is desirable, including consenting participants, accurate data collection and completion of forms and documentation in accordance with protocols and timelines.
4. Proficient in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Current driver’s license and capable of driving to project sites and conduct home visits is a requirement for this role.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Leah Dempsey, Senior Administrative Officer on +61 8 6304 9821or l.dempsey@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a statement addressing the capabilities in the Position Description. 

Advert Closure

Applications close on Sunday, 8th March 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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