Senior Research Officer, Healing Kids, Healing Families

The Opportunity The Senior Research Officer will work with the TeamLeader of Healing Kids, Healing Families, and Co-director of Embrace at TheKids, to develop a new program of research focused on co-designing professionaldevelopment resources that promote culturally safe and intergenerationallytrauma-informed practice. This program aims to strengthen the capacity ofmental health professionals to provide effective, respectful and culturallysafe care for Aboriginal families affected by historical and ongoing trauma. This position will be responsible for coordinating, supporting, and leading abroad range of research activities within this stream of work, with supportfrom senior staff within Healing Kids and Healing Families. Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Lead mixed-methods research activities, including ethics, recruitment, data collection and analysis. Coordinate co-design activities and yarning circles in partnership with the Aboriginal Project Officer. Develop, test and refine professional development resources for mental health practitioners. Produce high-quality research outputs, including reports, publications and presentations. Manage project planning, timelines, stakeholder engagement and grant/ethics submissions. Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, culturally safe research environment. Based at our offices at Perth Children's Hospital, this is a fulltime, permanent role. About You The ideal candidate will bring: PhD in a relevant discipline, with mental health–related qualifications desirable. Strong understanding of culturally safe research and experience working with Aboriginal communities. Research experience in mental health, ideally child, youth or trauma-related. Experience designing and conducting mixed-methods research or systematic reviews. Competence in qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., NVivo, R). Proven record of high-quality research outputs and strong written communication skills. Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff and working collaboratively in teams. Strong project management skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines. AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive. If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected 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’llenjoy: 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 thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, pleaseclick on 'Apply Now' to visitour Career Site, view the Job Description,and submit your application. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the “About You” section. Applicationswill only be accepted through our career portal.If you are experiencingtechnical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication, please contact Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Nicole Hanna Contact Email: Closing Date: 08/12/2025 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date. The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampains of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications 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 thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program. We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. #J-18808-Ljbffr