Research Coordinator

Job Description:

• Fixed Term, part-time position (3.5 years, 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week)
• Level 6/7: $84,793 - $104,996 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation

The School of Psychology is a major teaching and research unit within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH). The Meaningful Outcomes CRE was established in 2022. It brings together leading experts across Australia and internationally to improve the quality use of treatment outcome measurement in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment services. The mission is to reduce the cost and burden of primary and comorbid AOD problems in Australia.
This position is for a highly motivated and high-performing Research Coordinator. The appointee will work in collaboration with researchers, partner organisations and other key stakeholders to coordinate research being conducted by Meaningful Outcomes, a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). This program of research is focused on improving treatment outcomes for people accessing alcohol and other drug treatment.
A primary responsibility for this role will be to coordinate a newly funded NHMRC randomised controlled trial (RCT) focused on reducing loneliness and understanding the client experience for people accessing alcohol and other drug treatment across Australia.
The role will require the person to coordinate research activities for this project, including leading ethics application, supporting the recruitment of trial sites, writing research manuscripts, conducting client assessments, and coordinating other associated activities throughout the study. This role will require the incumbent to contribute to high quality quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.
Applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Professor Peter Kelly on + 61 2 4239 2382 or
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024, 11:59 PM
Please note:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
• This position has been classified as 'child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.
• This position requires a National Criminal Check.
• You may be required to provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccination if required at certain sites.

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