• Part Time position 2 days per week or 14 hours spread across the week
• Fixed term 12 month position
• Role based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Working hours and location can be negotiated with the preferred candidate
• $67,698 - $75,817 pro rata plus superannuation

The Department of Psychology and Counselling is recognised as a leading authority in many areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, and behavioural neuroscience, affirmed by achieving a ranking of 4 (above world standard) in Psychology research and 5 (well above world standard) in Neuroscience research in the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessment.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide research support for development and evaluation of the new OPTIMiSE (Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday) program. OPTIMiSE is an online memory intervention program for older adults with memory concerns. Face-to-face memory groups that teach strategies for managing memory issues in daily life improve memory and functional independence of older adults, but there are difficulties providing these services widely. Many older adults who would benefit cannot attend due to mobility issues or distance. This project aims to develop an internet-based memory strategy program and evaluate its acceptability to older adults with memory concerns, the feasibility of running it on a larger scale, and whether it achieves similar outcomes to face-to-face groups.

Duties for this position may include:

• Assist in development of OPTIMiSE program content, including providing relevant literature review;
• Collation of the OPTIMiSE program content and uploading to the online Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) system;
• Ongoing MOOC monitoring and maintenance, including management of registrations and passwords;
• Advertising and recruitment of participants to the study;
• Moderation of discussion boards and identifying comments that require response from the research team, and informing the team  
• Managing and responding to emails received into the project business mailbox and responding to or re-directing straightforward requests about course access and management.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, the preferred candidate will have:

• A relevant degree in behavioural or health sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training, and /or experience;
• A passion for making a difference and improving services for older adults;
• Experience with using web-based technologies and their application to online learning (e.g. Webinars, Moodles);
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds;
• Experience in research and evaluation including data collection and quantitative analysis

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: 11 pm Sunday 15th March 2020

Position Enquiries: Kerryn Pike, via telephone (03) 9479 1381 or via email K.Pike@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD HEO5 Senior Research Support Officer.pdf

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.

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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 559458 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.