• Clinical Gerontology Division
  
• Part Time (0.6 EFT), Fixed Term, 12 months
  
• $69,520 - $77,192 per annum pro rata plus Employer Superannuation Contribution 11% and generous Salary Packaging

About NARI

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is an independent, non-profit, medical research organisation recognised internationally as a centre of excellence in gerontology and geriatrics research. The Institute provides clinical, psycho-social, health services and public health research specifically focussed on older people and also has a major emphasis on translational research. Our vision is a world where older people are respected, healthy and included. The Institute has four program areas - Clinical Gerontology, Social Gerontology, Aged Care and the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC).

About the role

An opportunity exists for a part-time Research Assistant. This role will be based within the Clinical Gerontology Division of the Institute. The Research assistant will carry out duties including assisting with Literature reviews, ethics applications, interviews/focus groups, data analysis and preparation of publications.

• Please refer to the position description for full details about this role.
• It is a requirement for all NARI employees to provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or have a reasonable medical exemption.
• As part of the onboarding process all NARI employees are asked to complete a national police check.

To be successful for this role

The ideal candidate will possess a Batchelor qualification and have relevant experience including:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: written and spoken English
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently to complete tasks and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Relevant qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated competence with a range of software and IT applications including Microsoft365, spreadsheets, databases
• Demonstrated high level of organisational skills

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.

Why work for NARI

• Opportunity to work with a leading Medical Research Institute in Ageing and Aged Care
• Opportunity for hybrid work
• Extremely generous Salary packaging options
• Located in Parkville precinct, good public transport and bike path access
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive team environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated and passionate researchers

How to apply

• Click "Apply Now"
• Applications must include a CV and cover letter, with included responses to Selection Criteria.
• To view the position description, visit the NARI website http://www.nari.net.au/careers/.
• For enquiries please contact Dr Christa Dang at [email protected] using the subject line: Research Assistant - 3C Respite Project enquiry via EthicalJobs.