• Located at HERB (Barwon Health, Geelong)
• Two part time (0.2FTE) positions available for 6 months. 
• Research Assistant $79,336 - $86,599 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

As a Research assistant, you will:

• Support study participant involvement including assisting with setting up a youth advisory group (YAG) for the Barwon Infant study.
• Management and updating of the Barwon Infant Study website, newsletters and social media.
• Assisting with any documentation relevant to the development of an App for the next wave of participant follow up.
• Contribute to relevant protocol management as part of the research team in accordance with the ICH GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
• Support the development and management of the REDCap database for data entry and record keeping relevant to the YAG and App development for next wave of follow up  
• Support in filing and managing study documentation including the online portal for websites.
• Provide administrative support to the research project team.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Graduate qualification in a health relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent data management and quality assurance skills, record keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, while also working constructively with supervisor/mentor, and as a team member.
• High-level word processing/computer skills with a sound knowledge of a range of word processing and data managements systems (e.g. REDCap).

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Research Assistant, 589199.pdf

Applications for this position close on 8^th October with immediate start post interviews.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.