Research Assistant, Bilingual

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time

Overview
Seeking a Research Assistant fluent in both written and spoken Swahili who holds a bachelor's degree in health sciences with strong knowledge of, and deep connections to, sub-Saharan African communities to support national studies.
Based at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. Fixed term, 6 months from commencement with the possibility of extension. Higher Education Officer (4) Professional Salary Band. Part-time employment.
About the position
The Research Assistant will support the national studies "MindCare" and "MindCare4Women," funded by MRFF and The Department of Health and Ageing. These studies focus on reducing dementia risk in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Key responsibilities will include assisting the Principal Investigator and Project Manager with a variety of tasks, such as preparing ethics amendments and governance documents, supporting literature reviews, organising co-design workshops, aiding recruitment efforts, translating materials into Swahili for sub-Saharan communities, and collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
A deep understanding of Sub-Saharan culture is essential; therefore, an individual with a Sub-Saharan background is preferred.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – video link below (for orientation):
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Responsibilities
Assist the Principal Investigator and Project Manager with ethics amendments and governance documents
Support literature reviews and co-design workshops
Aid recruitment efforts
Translate materials into Swahili for Sub-Saharan communities
Collect qualitative and quantitative data
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in health sciences
Fluent in both written and spoken Swahili
Strong knowledge of sub-Saharan African communities and networks
Ability to translate materials into Swahili
Employment details
Location: La Trobe University, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
Term: Fixed term, 6 months from commencement with possibility of extension
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
How to apply
Position Enquiries:
Jo Antoniades, Associate Professor Health Community and Society
Email:
Recruitment Enquiries:
Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh
Please refer to the Position Description at
Eligibility:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply.
Application materials required:
An up-to-date resume
A separate document addressing The Key Selection 'Essential' Criteria bullet points (located in the position description)
Submit an online application only and submit the documents listed above.
Additional notes
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
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