Reference: 2103
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Salary Range: $45 - $53
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east 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 our Centre CREDO (Centre for Research and Education in Diabetes and Obesity) is located at the Repatriation Hospital Campus of Austin Health and is tiered within the Medical Services Division. CREDO has a strong and successful history in conducting numerous clinical trials in metabolic disorders with a majority of trials focusing on diabetes and obesity. CREDO continues to grow and thrive, enabling another exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join the team in a part-time fixed term position (16 Hours per week).
About the role The successful applicant will become part of an established team and will be responsible for bringing technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of data, then process, design and present it in such a way that enhances any research projects being undertaken by the CREDO Unit. The role involves delivery of direct and in-direct clinical-trial-related care of patients, associated data collection and maintenance of essential trial documents for concurrent studies.
Duties/Responsibilities Assisting with writing grant applications and publications.Support research projects, such as data extraction and analysis, statistical analysis, literature searches, organising research meetings, liaising with national and international collaborators.Preparation, coordination and submission of ethics applications, amendments and reports.Liaison with research doctors, nurses, clinical trial coordinators and administrative staff within CREDO.About you As the Research Officer, you will be someone who has excellent communication 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.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
A Bachelor's, Honors, or Master's degree (LvA) or PhD in a relevant area of medical or biological science.Deep understanding of systematic reviews of interventions and/or critical appraisal of randomised controlled trials.Demonstrated ability to apply systematic review methodologies, such as article screening, data extraction, risk of bias, and meta-analysis.Culture The atmosphere within CREDO is energetic, friendly and cohesive, with a strong teamwork ethic amongst all members. We have a strong focus on continual improvement and professional development.
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.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists.Work 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. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Adel Manzoney ******
Application closing date: 15 January 2025 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Austin Health job application system.
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