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Research Assistant


Company : La Trobe University


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-12-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Research Assistant role at La Trobe University1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Research Assistant role at La Trobe UniversityGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Based at our vibrant La Trobe Universitys Melbourne (Bundoora) campusFixed term opportunity for 6 months from commencementHigher Education Officer HEO 4Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a differenceAbout the positionThe Research Assistant will support the national studies "MindCare" and "MindCare4Women," funded by MRFF and The Department of Health and Ageing. These studies focus on reducing dementia risk in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.Key responsibilities will include assisting the Principal Investigator and Project Manager with a variety of tasks, such as preparing ethics amendments and governance documents, supporting literature reviews, organising co-design workshops, aiding recruitment efforts, translating materials into Vietnamese, and collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.Skills and ExperienceHave research skills, including database management, data entry and export and experience in a project support or administrative positionAbility to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another persons perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour.Ability to work collaboratively, recognise the value of diversity and model accountability, connectedness, innovation and care.Ability to think creatively, explore new ideas and respectfully challenge existing practices in order to improve current ways of working.To be considered for this position, you will have;Education: A bachelors degree in health sciences, with evidence of further study relevant to the field.Language Skills: Must be fluent in both written and spoken Vietnamese.Research Experience: Demonstrated experience in research activities, including ethics applications, stakeholder coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, and reporting.Research Communication: Strong writing and communication skills, with experience contributing to scientific reports, publications, or conference presentations.Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe coursesHow to applyClosing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday 19 th August 2025Position Inquiries: Jo Antoniades, Associate Professor Health Community and SocietyEmail: [email protected] Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;Please refer to the Position Description please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/jobsOnly candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following document/s:An up to date resume; andA separate document addressing The Key Selection Essential Criteria bullet points, which is located in the position description.Wed love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn:School of Humanities and Social Sciences: and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. 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