Research Assistant

2 days ago

Parkville, Australia Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Full time

**Role Type**: 1-year full time contract
**Salary**: $94,014 p.a plus superannuation
**The opportunity**:
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a series of speech and language reverse phenotyping projects. In this role, you will be involved in participant recruitment and data collection, and will deliver motor speech interventions (e.g., DTTC, ReST) in line with our n-of-1 (single-case experimental design) treatment protocols. This position includes providing direct speech therapy to children with rare genetic conditions and co-occurring speech disorders, working as part of a research study within a multidisciplinary team.
**Your responsibilities include**:
Assisting and contributing to data generation for research and publications
Working to improve skill base in research productivity and methodology
Following standard operating procedures, study protocols and study guidelines
Carrying out speech motor therapy (e.g., DTTC, ReST) with study participants according to study protocols (i.e., maintains study rigour, follows study operating procedures, documents progress, etc)
Supporting speech pathology ratings or assessments for related studies as required as part of the broader Speech and Language team
**What we need from you**:
Bachelor or Masters qualification in Speech Pathology
Clinical speech pathology experience and familiarity conducting speech therapy intervention independently with paediatric clients/patients
Experience working with complex clinical populations (e.g., children with rare disease and their families)
Demonstrated ability to follow standardised/formalised assessment and treatment procedures
Strong theoretical understanding of motor speech conditions
What’s in it for you?
**Maximise Your Pay**: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
**Flexible Working Options**: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
**Supportive Environment**: Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team
**Make an Impact**: Contribute to Australia's largest child health research institute
**Employee Wellbeing**: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program
Who we are
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
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Position Description
**Applications close**: Monday 28 July 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time

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