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Be part of our internationally recognised research and innovation hub
- Generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum tax free
- 3 days per week, part-time maximum term contract until late March 2024

**Bolton Clarke Research Institute**

The Bolton Clarke Research Institute is our own research and innovation hub. It has forged a national and international reputation for high impact community health and aged care research. Our Research Institute identifies practical solutions to enable greater independence, quality of life and choice about healthcare options for our customers and the wider community.

**About the opportunity**

We are seeking a Research Officer to join our Research Institute with a focus on improving workforce capability and capacity in caring for people living with dementia. The overarching aim is to co-design an evidence-based multi-component for our nursing and care staff. The scope of work requires being able to think rationally and thoughtfully with the older person and engage with key stakeholders, including clients and aged care staff that are pinnacle to the project.

Key activities:

- Assist with the day-to-day coordination and administration of the project
- Manage research activities, milestones, manage data and report on findings
- Literature reviews, develop research protocol, recruit participants, prepare ethics submissions, and distribute publications
- Support a research culture by contributing to events and strategies which promote research
- Observe and uphold the research governance framework, code of conduct and research policies.

**We would love to hear from you if you have**
- Qualifications and demonstrated experience in gerontology (e.g. health sciences, nursing, public health, psychology).
- Understand the contemporary issues in aged care service delivery and clinical practice.
- Ability to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
- Well-developed organisational and planning skills, with high attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and software programs
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
- Willingness to travel locally between aged care homes.

**Our Benefits**

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your own. In return for your hard work, you will receive a generous salary package plus:

- A work culture that values you and invests in your career
- Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year available
- Options for additional purchased leave
- Mix of office and working from home
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Private health insurance discounts
- Flight Centre Travel Club holiday deals

**About Bolton Clarke**

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With RSL Care (QLD) and the RDNS (Victoria) at the heart of our DNA, Bolton Clarke has been at the forefront of healthcare and aged care services for more than 200 years. Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest Independently owned, not for profit provider of independent living, health and wellbeing services. With over 10,000 team members across Australia, we have a passion for ensuring our customers live a life of fulfilment. We have an exceptional record in supporting active ageing, health, wellbeing and personal choice for our clients and residents across at home support, retirement living and residential services.

**How to Apply**

**Applicants must obtain Federal Police Clearance or willingness to undertake the check, along with obtaining a 2023 flu vaccination and meeting Covid-19 vaccination evidence in line with current requirements.