• Part Time (0.6FTE) or 3 days per week
• Fixed term position until 31^st December 2020
• Position based at the Albury/Wodonga campus
• $67,796 - $90,821 pro rata

About the role

The John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research (JRC) undertakes a program of research into rural ageing and aged care that improves well-being. This part-time position will support national dissemination of the Verily Connect (Virtual Dementia Friendly Rural Communities) project (www.verilyconnect.org.au) and conduct of other related research. Verily Connect was a two-year study supported by an Australian Government Dementia and Aged Care Services grant to trial an innovative approach to supporting people who care for someone living with dementia in a rural community.

The incumbent is also expected to provide administrative research assistance to JRC Director and a senior researcher to assist them with undertaking literature review, data analysis and the key tasks of securing new research grants, responding to tenders and writing peer-reviewed publications.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, the incumbent will need to have:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and evidence of research higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area;
• Evidence of experience in research and evaluation and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently;
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and modelling of data;
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation, personal management skills, and attention to detail;
• Hold a valid driving license and willingness to travel         

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to Apply

Closing date:  11pm Sunday 2^nd February 2020

Position Enquiries: Dr Clare Wilding, TEL: 02-60249651 Email: c.wilding@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Recruitment Partner Justin Bolton on +61 (03) 9479 1073

To apply and to view position description please visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs and search for job number 559282 under current vacancies.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. La Trobe University turned 50 in 2017, and over the half century of its existence it has established a reputation as an innovative and accessible university, willing to take risks and take on challenges.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.