Company Description Every institution values excellence.
What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university.
You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education.
But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.
Why?
Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life.
Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
The School of Applied Psychology?currently has 50+ academic staff and multiple research fellows across three campuses (Mount Gravatt, Gold Coast and South Bank), whose teaching and research interests span counselling, suicidology, health services management, and psychology areas encompassing clinical, social, developmental, cognitive, forensic, health, organisational, and experimental domains.
Job Description The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) Griffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration involves road safety collaborative projects with industry, government and other road safety stakeholders.
This role involves working as part of a research team to successfully gather vital work within the domain of fleet safety which includes both light and heavy vehicles as well as research in motorcycle safety.
The Research Assistant position provides major support in field-based research and laboratory work within traffic psychology, road safety behaviours and relevant research duties such as data collection, data storage, data analysis, reports and scholarly articles that the team may require.
This role will also provide administrative assistance to the Principal Research Fellow and senior staff members of the MAIC Griffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration as well as supporting the research group activities, field work and laboratory training.
This is a full time, fixed term (3 years) position.
The role is based at Griffith University Mt Gravatt campus; however, the successful candidate will be expected to do some teaching and/or other work as directed at other Griffith University campuses.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role.
Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range The full time equivalent base salary will be Professional Research Assistant grade 1 range $73,783- $78,034 per annum + 17% superannuation.
The total FTE package will be in the range $86,326 - $91,299 per annum.
The full time equivalent base salary will be Professional Research Assistant grade 2 range $82,278- $86,526 per annum + 17% superannuation.
The total FTE package will be in the range $96,265 - $101,235 per annum.
Qualifications What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all.
Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you'll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you'll have on every community and every future.
You will also have: A bachelor's degree in Psychology; or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or relevant experience.
Previous experience in fleet safety or motorcycle safety research (highly regarded).
Knowledge of relevant vehicles as a workplace and road safety legislation (highly regarded).
Additional Information As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture.
We offer: A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
Opportunities for internal mobility.
Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.
How to apply At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from.
If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery.
For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description) Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission) Applicants must have unrestricted working rights.
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Darren Wishart, School of Applied Psychology on ******.
For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF6509G.
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
All applications must be submitted online.
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