Description

The Opportunity

Here at The Kids our vision is simple; Happy, Healthy kids!

The Biostatistics team at The Kids supports a wide variety of health and wellbeing research projects being led by passionate researchers. It is a key research-enabling platform that makes statistical expertise readily available to researchers, with the aim of providing them with a comprehensive experience from study design through to data analysis.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biostatistician to work with our researchers providing study design advice and analytical support, ensuring their data is structured and analysed appropriately to provide data driven insights, helping us on our mission to improve the health, development and lives of children.

We are interested in talking to both experienced biostatisticians, who may have many years of experience within health research, and new graduates who bring analytical skills from related fields and may be starting out in their professional careers - keen, able, and willing to learn on the job. We have a variety of work available to adapt the projects (complexity, responsibility, volume) to the right candidate.

Reporting to the Manager, Biostatistics, this encompassing role will see you (in a consultative framework) liaise with a wide range of people across the Institute and beyond, including students, professors, clinicians and health professionals to provide them with the statistical expertise and guidance, and the analytical capacity to deliver high-quality research outputs.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with researchers to develop statistical analysis plans, including estimation of resourcing requirements
• Carry out analysis on research data using a reproducible research framework (typically selecting the appropriate statistical methodology to apply).
• Prepare clear summaries of analysis results, including the preparation of results materials for publication in collaboration with the engaging researchers.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and grant and ethics applications.
• Assist in the reporting of results (writing peer-reviewed manuscripts).

Based in our modern offices within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this role will be offered on a full-time, ongoing basis.

About You

The successful applicant will have a degree majoring in statistics, maths, or other relevant discipline along with experience in the application of statistical methods to the analysis of health data. You will work well in a small team and be able to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
Along with this you must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency with statistical software packages for the manipulation and analysis of data (strong preference for R skills).
• Experience with clinical trials data, modelling hierarchical and/or longitudinal data, analysis of linked health data, modern classification and regression techniques or any form of data mining.
• Knowledge of principles or experience in implementation of reproducible research.
• Ability to liaise with health researchers from a range of backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Good time and project management skills, including maintenance of open communication regarding project progress; an ability to take responsibility for own work.

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 strengthen 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 recruitment@thekids.org.au.

Contact Name: Matt Cooper

Contact Email: matt.cooper@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 13/03/2026 - 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.