• Part-time contract (11.4 hours per week) until March 2023
• Attractive Salary $77,592 - $82,020 per annum (pro rata) + Super
• Unrivalled opportunity to join and grow your career within a trusted and reputable organisation!
• Be part of a new study Strengthening Care for Children

Who We Are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of staff, students and the communities we serve. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity and its principles.

The Opportunity at MCRI

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join MCRI and be part of Strengthening Care for Children, a randomised controlled trial of a GP-paediatrician model of care, across 11 general practice clinics in Victoria. You will be someone that has relevant participant recruitment and research environment experience and be based in the field. You will be responsible for collecting family survey data across a general practice clinic within North Western Melbourne each month and providing general administrative support to the team. Upcoming locations include North Coburg and Essendon. You will be working closely with a project manager, lead research assistant and project officer from the Northwest Melbourne Primary Health Network.

Your Responsibilities:

• Recruiting caregivers of paediatric patients to complete online surveys in GP clinics
• Contact and facilitate patient conversations face-to-face or via phone as required
• Survey data collection and entry as required
• Travel to various GP clinics in the north-western suburbs of Melbourne

About you:

• Experience with participant recruitment and engagement with children and caregivers (preferred)
• Experience working in a research environment
• Own car for travel (generous travel reimbursement available)
• Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Health or related discipline (e.g. psychology, public health, social sciences)

How to Apply! You are invited to apply online via the MCRI Careers Portal. Click "Apply Now".

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to selection criteria via the position Description

For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Harriet Hiscock, [email protected] using the subject line: Research Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs)

We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.