Maternity Leave Cover 8-9 Months

The Research Assistant provides support and research administration to Research Fellows across a range of cerebral palsy related research streams and projects to ensure project outcomes are successfully achieved.

Duties

• Provide general research administrative support to ensure the smooth running and delivery of defined research projects.
• Coordinate events and meetings with critical research partners to support the effective management and delivery of research projects and achievement of agreed outcomes.
• Collate information and support team members in the preparation of grant applications to secure research funding.
• Prepare ethics documentation for submission to Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) and governance committees for approval.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare information to support the development of peer reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Collect, input and clean research data to maintain data integrity and quality in preparation for analysis and publication.
• Prepare and link files to ensure the consistency and alignment of data.

Essential Eligibility Criteria
 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health, social science, or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative and coordination support to the Network Operations Team, including organising events/meetings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using both virtual and in-person communication methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Seeks, provides and shares information and knowledge appropriately and independently.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, collection, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow complex instructions and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Understanding of the value of lived experience involvement in research.
• Proficient computer skills
• A current WWCC, national police check and NDIS Worker Screening check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement in the role

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.