Research Officer

Location: Melbourne | Parkville

Job type: Fixed term - Part time

Organisation: Austin Health

**Salary**: $45 - $53

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 2103

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**

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)
- Work at CREDO at Austin Health - a public hospital with a difference
- Be at the forefront in the discovery of novel agents, new treatments and improving patient care.
- Enjoy a rewarding role as part of our dynamic team focused on the highest quality patient centred care.

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**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
- Support research projects, such as data extraction and analysis, statistical analysis, literature searches, organising research meetings, liaising with national and international collaborators
- 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 Bachelors, 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

**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.

**Our benefits**

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**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the **position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: 15 December 2024