Reference Number: 1681
Category: Administration and support
Department: Business Services
Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Medical and Cognitive Research unit [MCRU] The Medical and Cognitive Research Unit (MCRU), Austin Health is currently seeking a casual Psychology Research Assistant.
MCRU is located at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Campus of Austin Health and is tiered within the Continuing Care Clinical Service Unit under the Aged Care Services.
It is the largest dementia clinical trials centre in the southern hemisphere, and one of the largest in the world.
MCRU has a strong and successful history in conducting numerous clinical trials in various neurodegenerative disorders, with a majority of the trials focusing on Alzheimer's Disease.
The atmosphere within MCRU is energetic, friendly and cohesive, with a strong teamwork ethic amongst all staff members.
The unit comprises of study coordinators, medical investigators, administrative staff, a recruitment officer, psychologists, and research assistants.
About the role The Administration Officer role will provide a full range of administrative and receptionist duties for the Medical and Cognitive Research Unit (MCRU) including overseeing several projects and staff.
Requiring the utmost professional service etiquette, strict patient confidentiality and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the unit.
About you You will be someone who has excellent communication and IT skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
You'll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport and car parkingWork with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
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Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: 6 October 2024
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