Role Type: 1-year full time contract Salary: $94,014 p.a plus superannuation The Opportunity We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a series of speech and language reverse phenotyping projects. In this role, you will be involved in participant recruitment and data collection, and will deliver motor speech interventions (e.g., DTTC, ReST) in line with our n-of-1 (single-case experimental design) treatment protocols. This position includes providing direct speech therapy to children with rare genetic conditions and co-occurring speech disorders, working as part of a research study within a multidisciplinary team. Your Responsibilities Include Assisting and contributing to data generation for research and publicationsWorking to improve skill base in research productivity and methodologyFollowing standard operating procedures, study protocols and study guidelinesCarrying out speech motor therapy (e.g., DTTC, ReST) with study participants according to study protocols (i.e., maintains study rigour, follows study operating procedures, documents progress, etc)Supporting speech pathology ratings or assessments for related studies as required as part of the broader Speech and Language team What We Need From You Bachelor or Masters qualification in Speech PathologyClinical speech pathology experience and familiarity conducting speech therapy intervention independently with paediatric clients/patientsExperience working with complex clinical populations (e.g., children with rare disease and their families)Demonstrated ability to follow standardised/formalised assessment and treatment proceduresStrong theoretical understanding of motor speech conditions For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Miya St John at miya.stjohn@mcri.edu.au. What’s in it for you? Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leasesFlexible Working Options: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangementsSupportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding teamMake an Impact: Contribute to Australia's largest child health research instituteEmployee Wellbeing: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program 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. We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute. Join Us! If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting: Your resumeA cover letter addressing the selection criteria Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file. 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. Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. No recruitment agencies please. Position Description Applications close: Monday 28 July 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time
