Research Support Officer

**Job no**: 0062170
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time/Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 24 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Melbourne School of Health Sciences
**Salary**:$80,258 - $108,906 p.a (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Provide high-quality research support to develop and implement the school's research strategy.
- Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure seamless execution of research initiatives.
- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
The Research Support Officer will play a vital role in implementing the Melbourne School of Health Sciences Research Strategy, working closely with the Director of Research and project groups. Responsibilities include providing executive support, conducting research, data analysis, and facilitating seamless support for events and communications. The role demands dynamic prioritisation skills and adaptability, with the appointee expected to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across the Parkville campus and potentially other MSHS sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide high-quality research support to the Director of Research to further the ongoing development of the MSHS Research Strategic Plan
- Contribute to the preparation of strategic and operational planning for Research Strategy development activities
- Identify, develop, and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support strategic activities
- Establish processes and procedures to coordinate the workflow of the Research Strategic Planning project and actively contribute to ongoing administrative process improvement initiatives within the Department and School

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will excel in this role if you demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills, alongside strong interpersonal abilities for collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. Your capacity to work independently and collaboratively, coupled with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality, reflects a proactive approach and effective project management, emphasizing attention to detail and political acumen.

You will also have:

- Relevant postgraduate qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Strong research, writing and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, committee papers, agendas, presentations, and correspondence
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including demonstrated experience in co-ordinating workflow, prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines and effectively balancing competing demands
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact positively and work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

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

**Your New Team - Melbourne School of Health Sciences**
The Melbourne School of Health Sciences, a pioneer in health education and research since 2009, is a dynamic force shaping the future of healthcare. With a diverse community of academic and professional staff, it delivers innovative programs tailored to meet global healthcare demands. From training competent professionals to fostering impactful collaborations, the School is dedicated to improving health outcomes locally and worldwide.

**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

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