Peer Research Assistant

at  Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Role Type: Part time contract until end of February 2026
Salary: $82,000 - $91,000 p.a (pro rata) plus superannuation

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Transgender Health Research team at MCRI is seeking a dedicated Peer Research Assistant to support the TAG TEAM study. This role is crucial in amplifying the voices of trans and gender diverse youth within our research activities.
This role is offered on a part time contract at 0.4 FTE (15.2 hours per week) until the end of February 2026.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Aged between 18 and 25 years
Lived experience as a trans or gender diverse person
Qualification or working towards a qualification in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, youth work, peer work, health) and/or relevant experience in a similar role
Ability to use lived experience to support research participants and outcomes
Interest in the health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse young people
Experience and confidence in engaging young people and families from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated, hard-working and reliable, with a demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proven record of strong organisation and time-management skills, with capacity to prioritise tasks and work to targets
Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Alessandra Chinsen at alessandra.chinsen@mcri.edu.au
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.
Join us!
If you’re passionate about improving the mental health of trans and gender diverse young people and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at recruitment@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.
Position Description.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications close: 5th July 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight tim

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