Research Officer GO ReViTALISE

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Literature
Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

7 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Part-time (0.6), Fixed-term position until 30 June 2026
• Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses (preferably based at Albury-Wodonga campus)
• Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation

About the position

Level A research only academic is expected to contribute towards the research effort of the institution and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to the field of research. For candidates with a PhD, higher autonomy (limited supervision or more independent) and executive performance of duties, accountabilities, knowledge and capabilities is expected.

The John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research (JRC) was established in 2007 with funding from John Richards OAM, Department of Health and Human Services Victoria and La Trobe University. The JRC team consists of 27 staff and affiliates as well as 8 higher degree research students across all La Trobe campuses. The incumbent will provide research assistance to various projects led by the JRC team and JRC Chair/Director. In collaboration with external and other stakeholders, the JRC undertakes an interdisciplinary rural ageing and aged program of research in the following areas:

• Aged Care and Dementia
• Ageing in place
• Health Service and Workforce
• Technology

The JRC is part of La Trobe Rural Health School (LHRS) which is the largest rural health school in Australia. LRHS is based at all four regional campuses of the University: Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga. The school has a wide range of health courses including dentistry, oral health, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, public health, pharmacy, biomedical sciences (onshore and offshore), physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, exercise physiology, exercise science and occupational therapy.

 GO ReViTALISE

GO ReViTALISE (Geriatric Oncology Regional Victoria Trials Alliance: Linkages, Innovation, Special Populations, Equity) is an interdisciplinary collaborative research initiative between the JRC and Border Medical Oncology and Haematology. GO ReViTALISE is funded under a Commonwealth Government MRFF grant. The initiative aims to conduct a program of clinical trials and health systems research investigating and implementing aspects of geriatric care to enhance the experience and outcomes of cancer care for older adults. The Research Officer, GO ReViTALISE position will be preferably based at La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga campus, and will entail collaborative research within the GO ReViTALISE initiative members (JRC and Border Medical Oncology and Haematology). The position will report to the GO ReViTALISE senior research fellow, La Trobe University.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Completed at least a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area.
• Experience in research, clinical trials and evaluation and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
• A demonstrable record of contribution to publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of research potential.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated proficiency with research platforms and software such as EndNote, NVivo, Covidence, REDCap, QuestionPro, SPSS, STATA, research ethics portal, trials registry.
• Demonstrated expertise in research administration, evaluation and project management including literature review, ethics, creating databases, recruitment and data collection.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

 Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55 pm, Wednesday 7th February 2024

Position Enquiries:

Tshepo Rasekaba, Email:[email protected]

Stacey Rich, Email: [email protected]  

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Email:[email protected]

Position Description below:

PD - Research Officer GO ReViTALISE.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

While the position is offered at 0.6FTE, there may be limited opportunities to make it up to 1.0 FTE (36.25 hrs per week), with additional work subject to funding – this can be discussed further during interview.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne / Victoria, Australia

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363258/research-officer-go…

Contact

City

Melbourne / Victoria, Australia

STATUS: EXPIRED