Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
The Opportunity
The Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases (WCVID) is a leading research centre focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children and families through world-class infectious disease research. The WCVID is one of the largest research centres within The Kids Research Institute Australia.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework university student studying at the University of Western Australia to join our Cadetship Program. This cadetship will consist of 4x rotations across various teams within the WCVID to gain skills, experience and confidence in a real-world research environment.
Whether you're studying health, science, community development, or another related field, this program offers a supportive and culturally safe space to explore what a career in research could look like for you.
About You
We are looking for students who are eager to learn and apply new knowledge, and who will be great team-players.
You will be willing to commit to a 1-year Cadetship Program located within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands. You will work 1 full day (7.5 hours) a week during this program.
For more information about this Cadetship,
About Us
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to Apply
If you think that this is the right program and an exciting new challenge for you,
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected].
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
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Contact Name: Shaun Wright
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18/08/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
