Research Assistant – Geospatial Analysis

The Opportunity
Our Food and Nutrition team here at theTelethon Kids Institute are working on an Australia-first ‘Food Atlas’ projectthat seeks to comprehensively map, measure and monitor food access across WesternAustralia, creating a ‘Food Atlas’ that can be upscaled to a national level. Thisunique level of evidence will be used by State and Local Governments to informfood and nutrition policy and surveillance, support planning decisions andfuture policy direction to create equitable, health-promoting communities thatfoster healthy eating.

To move this project forward,we are seeking a Research Assistant to provide geospatial support to theFood and Nutrition Team to ensure that relevant spatial data are sourced,appropriately managed, and analysed.

The Role
If you are looking for a rolethat has real-world impact and the possibility to influence decision-making atgovernment level, then this might be the role for you!

You will be closely workingwith the Team Lead and wider research group to collect, clean and map data,carry out spatial analyses and contribute to reports and presentations of ourresearch outputs.
With your strong understandingin GIS, you will play an important role in providing technical advice andsupport to the team.

Some of your responsibilitieswill include:

•  Source GIS data and maintain GIS layers and databases.
•  Carry out spatial analyses (processing raster and vector data, performing geostatistics)
•  Contribute spatial outputs to research materials.
•  Advise researchers and students on best practice for GIS data management and analysis.

Based at our modern office in Nedlands, this position will beoffered on a casual basis.

About You
This position would suit someone with a background in GIS ora related spatial discipline and an interest in the area of food &nutrition. Additionally, the key to your success will be your skills &experience in:

•  Strong understanding of spatial database management and analysis
•  Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise Suite (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS online) or a similar program
•  Experience using at least one statistical software program
•  Strong communication skills
•  Excellent organisational skills
•  Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills

We are drivinginclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diversecareer and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of therequirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. Wealso encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you mayhave had in your cover letter.

Our Culture
Our aim is to create a workplace where people arerespected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforcethat is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embraceall employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity andinclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
We value our people and in return, you will berewarded with a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to be partof a long-standing organisation.
We offer excellent training and developmentopportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible workingconditions, Christmas shutdown as extra annual leave, paid parental leave,social activities and a health and wellbeing program.

How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and anexciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply Now’ tonavigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submityour application. 
Yourcover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills andexperience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our careerportal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our onlineportal, please direct your query to [email protected]
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Gina Trapp

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 31/03/2023 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date