Kate Jarrett is a Senior Research Manager with the Genesis Maternal Fetal Medicine Research Group and Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth at Mater Research, where she leads research operations supporting clinical trials, observational studies and population based research embedded within Mater Mothers’ Hospital. A registered nurse and midwife, she brings over 15 years’ experience across maternity services and more than five years in perinatal research. Since transitioning into research in 2021, Kate has progressed from Research Midwife to Trial Coordinator and now Senior Research Manager, working closely with multidisciplinary clinical, academic and operational teams.
In her current role, Kate provides leadership in research governance, ethics and compliance, risk and quality management, budget liaison and stakeholder engagement, ensuring research is feasible, ethical and integrated into routine clinical care. Her leadership is underpinned by extensive clinical experience across high acuity and continuity of care models, including caseload midwifery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through the Birthing in Our Community program and senior roles within NSW Health. Kate is committed to translating evidence to improve outcomes for women and babies.
