"Research Assistant"

Job Description:

• Based at our vibrant La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Part time .40 FTE / 2 days per week opportunity
• Fixed term, 6 months from commencement
• Higher Education Officer HEO 4
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

The 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.

This exciting role will be 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 Arabic for the Sub-Saharan communities, and collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.

An understanding of Sub-Saharan cultures is essential; therefore, candidates with a Sub-Saharan background are preferred.

Skills and Experience

• Have research skills, including database management, data entry and export and experience in a project support or administrative position.
• Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s 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.

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in health sciences, with evidence of further study relevant to the field.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic language, specifically from a sub-Saharan background, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 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.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with software and IT applications, including Microsoft Office, and research tools such as Covidence, EndNote, and RedCap.

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site childcare facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday 28 August 2025

Position Enquiries: Jo Antoniades, Associate Professor Health Community and Society

Email: MindCare4Women@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following document/s:

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing The Key Selection ‘Essential” Criteria bullet points, which is located in the position description.