Research Project Administrative Assistant

Job no:507661
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Research support

School of Population and Global Health

• Full time, fixed term appointment 18 months
• Salary range: Level 2 $55,521 – $57,343 p.a. plus 17% superannuation  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University. 

About the team  

The Raine Study cohort is one of the largest successful prospective cohorts of pregnancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood to be carried out anywhere in the world. The Raine Study is a rich resource for researchers.  Prospective longitudinal data has been collected at multiple time-points over pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. The Raine Study is made up of the Generation 2 cohort participants who are now around 31 years of age and who are having their own children (Generation 3), their parents (Generation 1) are now around 58 years of age and are also part of the study.  The Raine Study team consists of the Science arm including data, biosamples and special interest groups, and the operations arm including corporate support, participant liaison, research project assistants and communications.

About the opportunity  

The Raine Study is about to embark on a new data collection Follow-up and as the appointee you will, under routine direction, support The Raine Study  by contact tracing the Raine Study’s lifelong volunteer participants via approved methods - phone, text, email, and online, updating details on our database, and provide support with social media communication.  Ensuring we have the latest up to date contact details for the upcoming data collection Follow-up.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Year 12 or equivalent competency
• Relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Customer service experience (face to face / telephone), and the ability to interact with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions
• Comply with all requirements for participant confidentiality, records, and data security
• Experience working in a clinical or health sciences, public health, epidemiology or other relevant setting is desirable
• Understanding of research projects which include physical assessments, data collection, research methodology and adhering to established protocols is desirable

About you  

You will be a motivated and proactive individual, with a confident and friendly telephone manner. You will enjoy the challenge of finding the missing pieces to incomplete information via phone, email and other preapproved methods, keeping a record of progress to ensure completion of work, and enjoy working in a friendly and supportive team.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD [Research Administrative Assistant].pdf  

You are required to briefly address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit addressing the selection criteria   

Closing date: 11:55pm on Monday 25 October 2021  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

Application Details:  Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:11 Oct 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:25 Oct 2021 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time