About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a passionate research assistant to join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in Indigenous health.
You'll work alongside leading experts, building your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.
This role offers a unique chance to advance your career while contributing to impactful research that supports the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating daily research activities, supporting project planning, and drafting key research documents such as protocols, ethics applications, and progress reports.Maintaining collaborative relationships with project partners, stakeholders, and keeping accurate records of meetings and activities.Actively participating in Centre, School, and Faculty meetings, and contributing to community and professional events, including conferences.Promoting University values of diversity, inclusion, ethics, and integrity, while adhering to all relevant University policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Who We Are Looking ForYou must have strong coordination skills, able to work to deadlines and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
Ideally you will have experience in preparing and writing ethics approvals.You will also have: Completion of or near-completion of a Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.Strong written communication skills and experience in report writing.Proven experience in managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders from research and policy environments.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
The Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics is at the forefront of a preventive health revolution.
Big data, changing infectious diseases patterns and multi-disciplinary collaborations are transforming the ways public health disciplines are researched and taught.
Our Centre aims to be a leader in this evolving environment.Epidemiology and biostatistics provide solutions to global public health challenges that demand multi-disciplinary responses.
Our Centre's approach to research, teaching, and research training reflects this reality.
We combine deep expertise with a broad range and reach – through our nine units, and our active links to other renowned institutions.
This ensures our researchers and graduates are ready to contribute to preventing and alleviating the world's common, debilitating and burdensome health issues.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.
For more information, check out our benefits page!About the University of MelbourneWe'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.
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates.
If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion.
Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.