Apply now Job no:555087
Work type:Part-time
Location:Melbourne - Burwood, Flexible
Categories:Administration
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus with a hybrid working model
- Part-time (0.4 or 0.6 FTE) and Fixed Term for 12 months
- HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the daily operations of the Deakin-led cohort study “Triple B Pregnancy Cohort Study: Bumps, Babies, and Beyond” . The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for managing the current wave of data collection “Life at 15”, including participant recruitment, follow-up, and reimbursement; ethics modifications; participant engagement and communications; and participant tracing.
The Senior Project Officer will also work with the principal investigator, Associate Professor Delyse Hutchinson, and other investigators across several institutes as well as project staff and stakeholders to facilitate the successful running of this NHMRC-funded study.
This unique role requires a strong communicator who is able to manage multiple stakeholders and has the confidence to conduct themselves in a professional yet friendly manner. Experience working with longitudinal studies and/or with families in a research setting is desirable.
As a Senior Project Officer, you will:
- Contribute to the development of new study processes and ensure the effective management of the study
- Assist with the recruitment and management of participants, communicating clearly and with influence
- Monitor study progress and provide regular updates to the research team and study investigators
- Create and maintain effective communication processes with participants and investigators, including newsletters, social media updates, and website updates
- Respond to study-related issues and recommend corrective actions and/or escalate to supervisors in a timely manner
- Train and guide junior staff in data collection processes and guidelines
- Understand ethics submission process and complete ethics documentation, including modifications and annual reports
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A degree qualification in Psychology or other relevant field or a combination of other undergraduate qualification and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a project support position including planning, monitoring, and supporting with the evaluation of research projects.
- Demonstrated experience in working with research participants, including in recruitment, retention, and/or data collection.
- Familiarity with ethical, considerate approach to data collection and management in working with study participants.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Georgie Frykberg (Project Coordinator) on [email protected]
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Triple B Senior Project Officer.pdf
Applications for this position close on Monday the 13th of May.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised:30 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:13 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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