SoM_Project Research

•    Casual Researcher, commencing as soon as possible.
•    Flexible hours per week
•    Based at the Melbourne CBD Campus 

About RMIT

RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

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Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

Project Overview

This is an industry-funded research project that involves understanding best practices of effective employment of lived experience workers in a variety of sectors and organizational contexts. This project will gain insights into system, governance, as well as human resource management issues to attract lived experience workers in organizations and to support their ongoing career development within organizations.

About the College of Business and Law

RMIT’s College of Business and Law takes an industry and student-centred approach to its courses and programs, ensuring graduates are work ready and able to tackle business challenges, stakeholder needs, act as socially responsible global citizens and create fair and positive futures for all. The College delivers impactful research informed by industry, which supports its strong position as College at the intersection of business and technology with social impact. Its important work is underpinned by the principles of quality, collaboration, big ideas and putting people first.

About You

As a Research Assistant you will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy.  It is expected that the Research Assistant will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop.

Key Responsibilities

•    Proven exceptional research and writing skills.
•    Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
•    Conduct comprehensive literature review in the area of lived experience workforce.
•    Contribute to the development of project reports in the area of lived experience workforce development.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

1. Prior knowledge and experience in the development of the lived experience (peer)workforce.

2.Substantial prior experiences in working with government and industry in the mental health sector

3.Identification as Lived Experience researcher and prior employment in designated lived experience informed positions

4.Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work with project team leaders

5.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.

Qualifications

Qualification in the relevant discipline area and have a master’s degree.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, covering letter and a separate document addressing the key selection criteria by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. Please save as a PDF titled with your full name and JR29777, eg. John Smith CV JR29777.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences, and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development, and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at [email protected] telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.

Applications Close:
19 Apr 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.