Data Assistant, ORIGINS

The Opportunity

ORIGINS is
the largest study of its kind in Australia, following 10,000 children, from
their time in the womb, over a decade to improve child and adult health. The
unique long-term study is one of the most comprehensive studies of pregnant
women and their families in Australia, recruiting families who are receiving
pregnancy care or planning to deliver their baby at Joondalup Health Campus, as
well as families from the Joondalup and Wanneroo communities. ORIGINS is
following the progress of pregnant women, their partners and babies for the
first five years of the baby's life, and beyond, with an increasing
understanding that an individual's lifetime health and disease may be
programmed at a very early stage – while a child is still in the womb. Our
researchers are not only investigating the prevention of disease but also
looking to discover how every child and family can reach their full potential.

The
Data Assistant position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day
operations of the ORIGINS Databank team by ensuring the accurate and timely
entry, management, and quality assurance of child health-related data across
systems.

Duties
of this role include the following:

• Scanning and entering data from health questionnaires.
• Monitoring participant completion rates.
• Maintaining databases.
• Supporting ongoing data integrity in line with research and clinical standards.
• Establishing and maintaining clear lines of communication and ensure team members are informed of project progress.

Based at our Edgewater office, this is a full-time role in an
ongoing capacity.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following
skills and experience:

• School year 12 or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• High level skills using Microsoft Office.
• Good attention to detail.

We are driving inclusion and diversity
as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences
of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we
encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any
career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

At The Kids Research Institute
Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects
the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,
culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of
all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable
adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring
everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  

If you meet many, but not all, of
the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to
mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your
journey.

Our commitment to diversity and
inclusion is reflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups. 
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture,
you'll enjoy:  

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How to
apply

If
this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you,
please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job
Description, and submit your application.

Please
include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the
skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.

Applications will only be
accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical
difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your
application, please contact

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Dr Sarah Whalan

Contact Email:

Closing Date: 23/09/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being
champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage
applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first
Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health
and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are
at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and
Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the
Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.