Research Assistant

**The Opportunity**

***It is a very exciting time at The Kids Research Institute Australia as we continue to evolve from what began in the 1980’s as a vision to create a world-class child health research hub. We have recently changed our name from the Telethon Kids Institute, but we continue to achieve our vision of happy, healthy kids

The Nutrition in Early Life (NIEL) team conducts research investigating nutritional strategies for improved maternal and child health, including intervention studies for the prevention of allergic disease.

We now have an exciting opportunity for the new role of Research Assistant - Lactation Support, within the NIEL team. This role will make a valuable contribution to the Nuts For Babies Study through direct involvement with study participants and collaboration with study team members.

Reporting to the Nuts For Babies Study Coordinator, you will provide breastfeeding support and advice to study participants as required and will assist with the collection of breast milk samples from participants.

This role involves travel within the Perth metropolitan area including to participants' homes and study recruitment sites (mileage reimbursement provided). Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends and ability to obtain a Working With Children Check is also required.

Some of your duties will also include:

- Regular checking of the REDCap database to identify participants requesting breastfeeding assistance.
- Following up identified participants to determine assistance required and provision of support as deemed appropriate, via the phone and during in-person consultations.
- Attending hospital ante-natal classes at participant recruitment sites in Perth as rostered.
- Collaboration with NIEL team members as well as internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisting with the collection of breast milk samples from participants.

Based in our modern offices in Nedlands, this position will be offered on a part-time basis (3 days a week) for 14 months.

***About You**

***To be successful in the role you will have completed (or be in progress of completing) formal education specific to breastfeeding support and advice and be enthusiastic in sharing your learned knowledge with others.

You will also possess skills in the following:

- Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically a proactive attitude to relationship building.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and work within a team.
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and data management programs, such as REDCap.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

***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.
- 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.**

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**Contact Name**:Anita Jorgensen

**Closing Date**:11/10/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.