Qualitative Research Assistant

**Job no**: 0059506
**Location**:Hospital-based (Carlton)
**Role type**: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Melbourne Dental School
**Salary**: Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- **Exciting opportunity to improve child oral health through qualitative research in a dynamic and collaborative team.**:

- **Develop research skills and contribute to important research projects with real-world impact.**:

- **$80,258 - $108,906 p.a. (pro rata), plus 17% super, and benefits**

**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual with a passion for improving child oral health through qualitative research. As the Qualitative Research Officer located in the Melbourne Dental School at the University of Melbourne, you will have the opportunity to work on important research projects that have a real-world impact. You will join a dynamic and collaborative team of researchers who are dedicated to improving the health outcomes of young children and have the chance to develop your skills in research design, implementation, and analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conduct qualitative data collection including scheduling of interviews and focus groups and conducting interviews with participants and stakeholders.
- Analyse and synthesize data collected in interviews and focus groups, co-design and conduct participatory data analysis, and prepare reports for clients and stakeholders.
- Undertake administrative functions in support of project objectives including event and stakeholder relationship coordination and support the project team to manage competing priorities and deadlines and deliver projects in a timely manner.

**Who We Are Looking For**
If you have highly developed organisational skills and can set priorities and meet deadlines, you will excel in this role. You should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as experience in manuscript preparation for publication in peer-reviewed journals, which will be highly valued.

You will also have:

- Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in dentistry/oral health, science, biomedical science, public health or other relevant qualifications.
- Experience in qualitative data collection, management and analysis.
- Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation.
- Demonstrated ability to work in close cooperation with other members of a research team and to maintain good working relationships.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and _valid Working with Children Check_ to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - “**Melbourne Dental School**“**
The Melbourne Dental School is a leading institution in dental research with a strong international reputation. As a research-focused school, staff and students are deeply engaged in research activities, which serve as the foundation of both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. With four major research groups, the School conducts research across a broad range of scientific disciplines, spanning from basic science to clinical studies. As a member of the Melbourne Dental School, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of dental research and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

**About the University of Melbourne**
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**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

**Advertised**: 10 May