Cyc Link Partnership Project Research Assistant The University of Melbourne Australia, Vic Oct 8, 2024 About The University of Melbourne University of Melbourne (Uo M), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853, over 160 years ago.
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Job no: 0063888 Location: Parkville Role type: Part-time (0.4 – 0.5 FTE) Fixed-term until May 2029 Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: School of Health Sciences - School of Physiotherapy Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262–per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% super About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in the NHMRC-funded Cyc Link Partnership Project, which aims to improve cycling participation for children and young people with disabilities.
You will collaborate with diverse partners across academia, health, and government sectors, gaining valuable experience in research implementation and evaluation.
This role offers a dynamic and supportive team environment where your contributions will drive meaningful change in local communities and enhance your professional development in the field.
Your responsibilities will include: Collaborate with the Cyc Link Partnership Project team in research activities, including ethics, governance, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Recruit eligible participants, conduct follow-up assessments, and perform qualitative interviews with participants, families, and staff.
Ensure data integrity and provide timely feedback to families after assessments.
Communicate with research and partner teams, coordinating meetings and contributing to high-quality presentations and publications.
Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate is one who is motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaboration, driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with disabilities.
They should have knowledge of the paediatrics and/or disability fields, and ideally will have experience in ethics and governance, data collection and management, including qualitative data, as well as project management experience.
You Will Also Have: A tertiary degree or equivalent combination of study and relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in conducting effectiveness or implementation research studies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.
In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Physiotherapy The Department of Physiotherapy was established in 1991 and makes distinctive contributions nationally and internationally to the physiotherapy profession and society in research, learning & teaching and knowledge exchange.
In 2009 it became a department within the Melbourne School of Health Science.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
About the University of Melbourne We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad.
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.
Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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