Research Assistant - EOI Casual OpportunityFaculty of Health SciencesPerth, Western AustraliaCasualDate posted: 8/1/2025EOI Casual opportunityGreat work environment and possible opportunity for extensionJob Reference: 831369We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the Equip Project in the School of Population Health at Curtin University.
The role is available on a casual basis (0.4 FTE), at pay-level G06.1, for 12 months (with opportunity for extension), starting immediately.The role is situated within a dynamic team and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at leading universities and institutions across Australia.
The project is focused on implementing a community-based mental wellbeing and disaster preparedness program in natural hazard-prone rural communities in Western Australia.
The role will critically contribute to rural health, disaster preparedness, and to protecting mental health and wellbeing in the face of climate change.In this role you will, but are not limited to:Regional site visitsCommunity engagement at local sitesOrganising site activities in WAAssisting with data collection in WALiaising with local community connectors and data collectorsSupporting local advisory groupsContributing to data analysis and publicationsInterview transcriptionSupporting roll out of community plans across local sitesProviding assistance organising community events with local connectorsAssisting with developing content for website and social mediaAttending quarterly project meetingsLocated at Curtin Bentley, the successful applicant will work with an interdisciplinary team at the Curtin University School of Population Health.To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Wavne Rikkers, Program Manager, Curtin School of Population Health via us!To apply, please include a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing the selection criteria (noted below) and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.Tertiary qualified, preferably in health, humanities or social sciences.An understanding of mental health and health services.Experience in relevant scientific/research methods, techniques and analyses.Ability to work independently and use initiative in problem solving.Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as effectively as part of a team.DesirableCurrent driver's licenseAny knowledge of, or experience in, mental health, rural health or clinical psychology or experience in clinical trials will be an advantage.Applications close: Wednesday, 5th February 2025.
Late applications will not be accepted.DisclaimerCurtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation at any time.
We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.Why Choose Us?We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.auInclusion and Diversity at CurtinWe are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.--Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on or (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
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