CycLink Partnership Project Research Assistant
Job no: 0063888
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 – 0.5 FTE) Fixed-term until May 2029
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Health Sciences - School of Physiotherapy
Salary: Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% super
Support the implementation and evaluation of the NHMRC-funded CycLink Partnership Project to enhance cycling participation for children and young people with disabilities.
Contribute to a transformative project that fosters collaboration across diverse sectors to create meaningful community impact.
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
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in the NHMRC-funded CycLink Partnership Project, which aims to improve cycling participation for children and young people with disabilities. You will collaborate with diverse partners across academia, health, and government sectors, gaining valuable experience in research implementation and evaluation. This role offers a dynamic and supportive team environment where your contributions will drive meaningful change in local communities and enhance your professional development in the field.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with the CycLink Partnership Project team in research activities, including ethics, governance, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Recruit eligible participants, conduct follow-up assessments, and perform qualitative interviews with participants, families, and staff.
- Ensure data integrity and provide timely feedback to families after assessments.
- Communicate with research and partner teams, coordinating meetings and contributing to high-quality presentations and publications.
Who We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate is one who is motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaboration, driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. They should have a knowledge of the paediatrics and/or disability fields, and ideally will have experience in ethics and governance, data collection and management, including qualitative data, as well as project management experience.
You Will Also Have:
- A tertiary degree or equivalent combination of study and relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting effectiveness or implementation research studies.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Physiotherapy
The Department of Physiotherapy was established in 1991 and makes distinctive contributions nationally and internationally to the physiotherapy profession and society in research, learning & teaching and knowledge exchange. In 2009 it became a department within the Melbourne School of Health Science. Further information about Physiotherapy is available at:
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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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
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Position Description
Advertised: 08 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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