Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Fitzroy, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Research Assistant

Full time - 1 year contract

Located in Richmond

Monthly ADO

Generous salary packaging options

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors.

About the role

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess

A strong interest in working in alcohol and other drug (AOD) research and/or previous experience working with people with complex needs (e.g., AOD, mental health)

Clinical and/or qualitative research skills, such as in the following areas:
Recruiting study participants; liaising with and screening potential participants to facilitate timely study recruitment and conducting follow-up interviews

Administering data collection tools (e.g. measuring alcohol use, psychological distress), and/or perform qualitative interviews with research participants to explore their experiences (e.g. of drug use, treatment and care)

Contributing to literature reviews, including developing research questions, accurate searching, analysis, and synthesis of the literature

High level of attention to detail, including accurate scheduling, data collection and record keeping

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes

Strong interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills

Sound time management skills, meeting competing deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes

Demonstrated capacity to adhere to ethical guidelines and project protocols

Analytic skills, and an ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement

Computing skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, statistical analysis software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata), and the Endnote referencing system

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Eastern Health Values**: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

Selection Criteria

**Essential**: - A strong interest in working in alcohol and other drug (AOD) research and/or previous experience working with people with complex needs (e.g., AOD, mental health)

**Essential**: - Clinical and/or qualitative research skills

**Essential**: - High level of attention to detail, including accurate scheduling, data collection and record keeping

**Desirable**: - An Honours degree in health sciences, allied health, Psychology, Population Health or a related discipline

Contact Person
Michael Savic

Contact Number
(03) 8413 8728

Alternate Contact Person
Annette Peart

Alternate Contact Number
(03) 8413 8413

Closing Date
01/01/2023

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