Position Details
Full-Time | Fixed Term (12 months)
Professional HEO5 | $77,686 - $85,736
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Opportunity
The Research Assistant works under the general direction of the Professor Healthy Ageing Support & Care and alongside associated team members, to provide a range of administrative activities to support the collection and management, basic analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant funded projects within the Healthy Ageing Support and Care group.
This role calls for someone with proven ability to perform activities across the research pathway, experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis, which may include but not limited to literature review, ethics and governance applications, and data management and analysis.
About You
To be successful, you will have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a health or related discipline, and/or have an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
With your well-developed organisational skills and ability to independently prioritise tasks and work to deadlines, along with taking the initiative in problem solving, you will also demonstrate:
The ability to work independently and as part of diverse teams taking initiative and exercising sound judgement.
Well-developed computer literacy including demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and applications.
Exemplary problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and prioritise workload during busy periods.
Please view the attached position descriptions, for a comprehensive list of the roles and responsibilities.
About the Caring Futures Institute
The Caring Futures Institute is Australia’s first fully dedicated research centre for the study of self-care and caring solutions leading to better lives, better communities, better care, and better systems across the population’s lifespan. At the Caring Futures Institute, we are imagining a future where the highest standard of health and care is available for all who need it.
Life at Flinders
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity..
With 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options, salary is just the beginning - To view the terrific range of benefits available to our staff please visit the Why work at Flinders page on our website
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Stacey George – Professor (Research)
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
26 May 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.
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