Research Assistant

At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.
We are seeking a motivated, analytically minded individual for this full-time, 12-month fixed term position based at Blackburn North (hybrid work options available).
About the role
Reporting to the Director Research & Evaluation this is fantastic opportunity to progress your career. Responsibilities of this position include (not limited to):

- Undertake analysis and research on a range of issues and provide analytical support for projects within the Research Department and wider AV
- Support our research governance processes ensuring that external and internal research projects are conducted ethically and with appropriate oversight
- Effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure business unit needs are understood, all aspects of a research project are considered and objectives are met
- Coordinate and support data collection for research studies and registries from internal and external sources, including clinical trials
- Develop data reports to assist in the monitoring of AV performance and data extracts for external researchers as required
- Perform data entry, cleaning and analysis for research projects and registries whilst ensuring all ethics requirements are met

About you
- Well-developed conceptual and problem solving skills with highly developed quantitative analysis skills
- Experience in data collection, analysis and the preparation of research reports and publications, preferably in a service delivery environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development of data extracts, data quality control (e.g. cleaning & coding) and statistical analysis of large complex data sets
- Knowledge and experience using relevant software tools (e.g. statistical packages, database tools)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills enabling effective stakeholder interactions and the preparation of well-structured, accurate and concise documents and reports
- Attention to detail using appropriate checking processes to ensure information is recorded accurately

Working at AV
As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountable, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct, and Police Checks.
This position is graded at AV3 under the AV (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.
Hybrid working options are available however it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our headquarters in line with our Hybrid work model.

How to apply
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
- Current Resume
- Separate document addressing the selection criteria (detailed under ‘Key Selection Criteria' in the position description)

At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.