"Early Childhood Health Research Coordinator"

• $95,310 to $102,830 PA (pro-rata for part time) (HEW 6)
• Joondalup Campus, temporary part-time or temporary full-time positions available
• 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

$95,310 TO $102,830 PA (PRO-RATA PART TIME) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

TEMPORARY PART TIME OR FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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 specialise in health services research, epidemiology, and evidence synthesis with a focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families 

In this role, you’ll play a key part in the Maawit Maladjiny Clinical Trial, delivering the Care for Child Development (CCD) program to families enrolled in the trial. The Maawit Maladjiny trial is a NHMRC funded project aiming to improve childhood development for urban Aboriginal children in Perth. 

Your day-to-day will include:

•  Directly engaging with families enrolled in the trial by delivering the CCD intervention
•  Collecting and managing data to support research excellence
•  Coordinating schedules to keep everything running smoothly

You’ll work closely with the Clinical Trial Coordinator, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic research setting. If you’re passionate about making an impact and love working with people, this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

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 discipline such as nursing or childhood education OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation.
2.  Demonstrated 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 accurate data collection, timely completion of documentation, and the ability to engage and support families throughout study participation.
4.  Proficient in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, and Word
5.  Current drivers license and capable of driving to project sites 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, Research Coordinator on +61 8 6304 9821 or 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 Sunday the 8th March 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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