Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

South Brisbane, Australia Mater Group Full time

**Job no**: 499599

**Work type**: Fixed Term

**Location**: South Brisbane

**Categories**: Research

**About the role**

**Mater Research** has a unique opportunity for a **Research** **Assistant **to join the **Indigenous Health Group**. This is a **full-time (38 hours per week) role on a maximum-term basis for 12-months** (with possible extension dependent on performance and funding) based in South Brisbane.

This identified role will facilitate research as research assistant and a cultural liaison between the Indigenous Health group and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

**Salary range: $63,631.84 - $67,782.40 (MRI Admin Lvl 4) p.a. plus superannuation plus access to generous salary packaging**

**What you’ll be doing**

This person will facilitate research as a cultural liaison between the Indigenous Health group and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations. This position is responsible for providing research support to recruit and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders into research studies as appropriate. This role will have a significant focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of QLD to understand their health research and community priorities during early family life. This position is responsible for providing research support for a study with Aboriginal and Torres Strait families. The project will intersect with other research projects being undertaken by the Principal Investigator.

This position would suit an Aboriginal Health Worker, or someone working toward this qualification as well as applicants with all levels of nursing qualifications. The role requires working with research participants throughout and following pregnancy. Therefore, some medical literacy as well as experience with health management software systems is of great advantage.

**About you**
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with cultural groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and hospital departments.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated attention paid to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to work confidently within a hospital environment.
- Ability to work independently with oversight from senior staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Possess analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced computer skills in particular programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to acquire the knowledge in the required areas related to the research specialty.
- Experience working with research participants (desired)
- Experience working with health management software (desired)
- Understanding of health terminology (desired)
- Experience working as an Aboriginal Health Worker or working toward your qualifications (desired)
- Any level of nursing qualifications (desired)
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting(desired)

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

**Advertised**: 12 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 28 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

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