Research Assistant, NCETA

Position Details

• Fixed Term until June 2027 | Full-Time or Part-Time at 0.6FTE (Flexible)

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $85,657 - $91,222 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)

The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) is an internationally recognised Research Centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs field. A collaborative venture between Flinders University and the Australian Government Department of Health, NCETA is located within the College of Medicine and Public Health and is part of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) at Flinders University in South Australia. NCETA is a key national research centre in the alcohol and other drug field. The Centre works to reduce the harms from alcohol and other drugs from prevention through to treatment. A key focus of the Centre is workforce development (WFD).

About the Role

The Research Assistant will support the research activities of the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), a nationally significant research centre within Flinders University. Working under general supervision, the role involves contributing to a range of research projects focused on reducing harms from alcohol and other drugs, with a strong emphasis on workforce development. The position includes assisting with research design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings through various channels.

• Assist in developing research protocols, ethics applications, and project materials.

• Support data collection and management, including interviews and database maintenance.

• Contribute to analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and preparation of research outputs.

• Aid in communication and dissemination of findings via reports, presentations, and digital platforms.

About You

You are a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a background in psychology, public health, or a related field. You bring strong research skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset to support impactful public health projects.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience/training

• Strong writing, communication, and organisational skills

• Experience in public health research and data analysis

• Proficient in MS Office, SPSS, NVivo, and EndNote

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sarah Powell

Please be advised that applications submitted without a Suitability Statement addressing the Key Position Capabilities will not be considered.

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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