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Research Assistant - END RHD CRE

The Opportunity

The Kids Research Institute Australia is leading the work to end rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as a public health priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Two main programs of work are:

  • The research program of the NHMRC funded END RHD Centre of Research Excellence (END RHD CRE)
  • The advocacy initiative END RHD, an alliance of leading health and research organisations

The major output of the END RHD CRE is the Endgame Strategy which will provide research support to the END RHD Head of Strategy to develop and produce the Endgame Strategy report.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the End Rheumatic Heart Disease Centre of Research Excellence.

This role will be based in Sydney, at the George Institute. Applications from exceptional candidates requesting to be based elsewhere will be considered.

The Role

The Endgame Strategy report will be structured around three main concepts:

  1. The burden of RHD and the human, personal and economic impact
  2. Documenting the root causes of RHD and identifying strategies to address these causes
  3. Modelling the effect of possible strategies and making recommendations for RHD elimination

Broad stakeholder consultation is vital in developing final recommendations.

This role will undertake desktop research, within pre-defined parameters, and synthesise information to inform the development of key recommendations, provide coordination and content for the various consultation processes and contribute to the writing, proofing and production of the report.

The role will also provide support to research projects, current and planned, which are contributing to the recommendations of the Endgame Strategy.

The Experience

The successful candidate will:

  • Have completed, or be completing, a tertiary qualification in a health-related field
  • Demonstrate capacity for high quality academic writing
  • Be able to synthesise large volumes of information into concise summaries 
  • Have experience in undertaking evidence-based literature reviews
  • Be familiar with Endnote referencing software
  • Personal attributes will include the ability to take direction and work independently with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander personal are encouraged to apply for this role.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 per annum, with access to generous salary packaging.

The successful candidate will need to provide a National Police Check before commencement.

How to apply:

Applicants should read the job description available here.

Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.

 Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.

For further information about this position contact: Rosemary Wyber

Email: rosemary.wyber@telethonkids.org.au

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 12 December 2018.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.