Administration Officer - AMSLS

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Work type:Part time
Location:Hobart
Categories:Administration

Administration Officer 

• Become part of one of Australia’s leading health and medical research institutes
• Provide administrative support for the Australian Multiple Sclerosis Longitudinal Study 
• Part Time (0.4FTE), Fixed-Term until June 2029, based in Hobart

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an Administration Officer at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research (Menzies), part of the College of Health and Medicine. The Administration Officer will provide administrative support for the Australian Multiple Sclerosis Longitudinal Study (AMSLS), an inter-disciplinary, survey-based research platform owned by MS Australia which enables researchers, stakeholders in the MS community and study participants to work together on matters of importance to the daily challenges of living with MS. The study is used for the scientific community as well as translated in practical ways to improve services and support advocacy for people with MS in Australia. The study has around 3000 active participants around Australia. A large amount of data has already been collected over the last 20 years.

What you’ll do:

• Undertake administrative tasks associated with the AMSLS study group.
• Support the day-to-day management of participants, including undertaking computer assisted telephone interviews (phone surveys), drafting letters and emails, coordinating mail-outs and scheduling appointments.
• Undertake accurate and timely data coding, checking and entry, and maintaining paper-based study records.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the AMSLS research group’s project activities, including survey design.
• Contribute to the recruitment of study participants via MS societies and other stakeholder groups.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a diploma level qualification in a relevant area, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated high-level skills in a range of computer software applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software, email, and the internet as a resource.
• Experience in working in participant-based research studies, with knowledge of patient confidentiality and research ethics issues.
• Ability to exercise discretion, initiative, and judgment, particularly when dealing with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $86,321 comprising base salary within the range of $69,646 to $73,779 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Ingrid van der Mei, Professor, [email protected] or 03 62267710.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 499933 - Administration Officer - AMSLS.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 26 May 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised:03 May 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close:26 May 2024 Tasmania Standard Time