Gillian Kirk

Gillian Kirk has a diverse work experience in the field of research governance, ethics, and communication. Gillian is currently employed as a Research Governance officer at Telethon Kids Institute since May 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Lay Female Committee Member on the Curtin Human Research Ethics Committee at Curtin University starting in January 2022. From November 2019 to May 2021, Gillian served as a Senior Research Services Officer, Ethics at Curtin University. Before that, they worked as an Ethics Executive at Genomics England from February to October 2019. Additionally, they gained experience as a Communications Assistant at The English-Speaking Union from September 2018 to February 2019 and as a Research Support Officer at King's College London from January to August 2018. Gillian also has extensive experience in research governance and ethics roles, having worked as an Acting Research Governance Coordinator and a Research Ethics and Governance Officer at South Metropolitan Health Service from June 2017 to November 2017 and August 2016 to November 2017, respectively. Gillian started their career as a Clerical Officer and then as an After-hours Ward Clerk at Royal Perth Hospital from October 2011 to August 2016. Additionally, Gillian worked as an Intern at Networking WA from June to September 2015 and at Skye Gilligan Consulting from February to June 2015.

Gillian Kirk is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Services Administration at Curtin University, starting in 2021. Prior to this, they completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Public Relations at Curtin University from 2011 to 2015. Gillian's education journey also includes their attendance at Mercedes College from 2005 to 2008, although specific degree and field of study information is not provided for this period.