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Research Assistant to Head of Department

Position Number: 0064486
Location: Parkville
Role type: 
Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: 
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: 
Academic Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata)

  • Provide administrative research support to the Head of the Department of Medical Education, conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses, managing datasets, and contributing to scholarly outputs.
  • Contribute to advancing medical education research by supporting a dedicated team, while gaining valuable experience in data analysis, literature reviews, and research project coordination.
  • 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
In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Department and the research team, providing administrative support and conducting data analyses on various datasets.

You will assist in managing and cleaning datasets, contribute to manuscript preparation, manage ethics applications, and liaise with project partners and stakeholders.

Additionally, you will participate in research activities independently and as part of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Liaising and managing relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
  • Conducting literature searches and write systematic literature reviews.

Who We Are Looking For
You will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) and database management software (e.g., Qualtrics).

You possess excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office and demonstrated experience in literature review and synthesis.

You will also have:

  • Familiarity and experience with human research ethics principles and submissions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with a high level of diligence.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Ability to work with diverse team members and stakeholders, and coordinate project events and activities.

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 – Department of Medical Education
The Department of Medical Education at the Melbourne Medical School is a leader in 21st-century medical education, delivering the innovative Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and conducting impactful research. We offer a range of postgraduate and professional development programs for health professionals, focusing on clinical teaching, leadership, and research. Our research interests encompass work integrated learning, curriculum assessment and evaluation, healthcare communication, and student engagement. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence, with opportunities to shape the future of healthcare education and research.  

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!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

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
  • The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) These will be asked of you in the application, there is no need to upload a separate document.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

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 Lachlan Bryce via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

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