Aimss Research Assistant

Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences (AIMSS) – Western Health

Sunshine Hospital – Western Health Campus

Part Time Fixed term position, 20 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE)

AIMSS is a collaborative institute for translational research into musculoskeletal diseases. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our institute. The AIMSS RA is expected to contribute to clinical and general research, manage research records as per standard protocols, and contribute to applications for research funding and other responsibilities as directed by the AIMSS Director.

Your new role:

• Participate in community and professional activities related to musculoskeletal science including coordination of community and health professional engagement roadshows and building of effective partnerships with relevant organisations
• Actively participate in the communication and dissemination of research where appropriate;
• Contribute to data collection and analysis;
• Participate in research independently and as a member of a research team;

About you:

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration and research and community engagement
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to independent and team based research
• Valid certificate of training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• A tertiary qualification, preferably in the area of health sciences or biomedicine

Benefits of working at Western Health

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Our employees enjioy a wide range of benefits such cas:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packing including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-Life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attarcting and retaining diversity in our workfoce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.