Research Support Officer

3 days ago

Nedlands, Australia Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Full time

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a Research Support Officer to provide high-level administrative, project, and operational support to our CHA and IDEM teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with senior management and scientists, ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of our research teams. As a Research Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting daily operations, facilitating communication, and ensuring efficient project coordination.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Assist with publication submissions, scientific meetings, and conference registrations.
- Organise and facilitate team-wide events, workshops, and meetings.
- Work closely with research investigators, partners, and collaborators.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Track and maintain records of research outputs, including publications, presentations, and grants.

This is a part-time 0.8FTE role, conveniently located at Perth Children’s Hospital, until July 2027 in the first instance.

**About You**

**To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks, including diary management, event coordination, and financial administration.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive approach with a keen eye for detail.

**About Us**

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

**Some of our staff benefits include**:

- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- World leader in child health research.
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

**How to apply**

**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.**

**Contact Name**:Natasha Stretton

**Closing Date**:18/02/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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