Research Assistant

About The RoleMater Research are looking for a Research Assistant to join the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth (Stillbirth CRE). This full-time, maximum-term (12 months) role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

The role provides research support across the CRE programs of work, and project support for the Equity & Diversity stream of work, which includes programs that address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, migrant and refugee, and rural and remote communities.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – PD - Research Assistant.pdf

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900

About You

You will have a Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field e.g. public health; epidemiology. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Strong knowledge of ethics and governance processes and experience in the submission of applications
• Skills in data management and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated high level of competence in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and intermediate Excel
• Excellent organisational skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Previous experience in setting work priorities and meeting deadlines. Previous experience with project coordination will be viewed favourably.
• Experience coordinating research-related events such as workshops, seminars and largescale meetings
• Endnote reference management experience
• Experience with report writing, and with the formatting of research publications including data tables and figures
• Experience in providing comprehensive and high-level research administration support, including a proven capability to operate effectively in a complex work environment
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or migrant and refugee communities (Desirable)

Why join us?Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information please contact Sarah Henry, Senior Research Manager – Stillbirth Research on ***********@mater.uq.edu.au

Applications close on Sunday 17 March 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.