About the role:

The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) is a multi-disciplinary research centre, located at La Trobe University. The Centre has a long history of high quality social, policy and practice research in the areas of blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections.

The position will assist with the What Works and Why (W3) Project. The W3 Project encompasses a range of studies and initiatives conducted in collaboration with peer and community-based organisations working in HIV and Hepatitis C. The W3 Project draws on the W3 Framework to implement systems thinking approach to demonstrate the quality and impact of peer and community led programs (see www.w3project.org.au for more details).

The Research Officer position will support the W3 Project to:

• Undertake implementation and evaluation research within peer and community organisations
• Disseminate and apply the results of the W3 Project research

Potential for the position to increase to full time and an extension beyond 12 months pending further funding.

Skills & experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in health promotion, public health, policy, community development or equivalent
• Experience in project management, particularly evaluation of community health promotion, community development or policy
• Experience in liaising with stakeholders and building organisational relationships
• Strong written communication skills – including academic writing

Benefits:

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. La Trobe University turned 50 in 2017, and over the half century of its existence it has established a reputation as an innovative and accessible university, willing to take risks and take on challenges. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

A position description is attached.