• Salary Package: from $86,851 to $95,869 (HEW Level 6) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full time, Fixed term for 3 years
• Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

The Role

We are seeking a Project Coordinator who will work directly with Professor Bamini Gopinath - the Cochlear Chair in Hearing and Health and coordinate a novel study within the Public Health and Policy Pillar of the Macquarie University Hearing agenda, aiming to compare health and social outcomes in adult hearing device users.

This role will involve working closely with a wide range of stakeholders including Macquarie University's Research Services and IT departments to develop and manage the research database as well as a range of hearing service providers to recruit adults who are using a hearing aid and/or cochlear implant.

About You

You will be a motivated and driven individual with a commitment to delivering high level project management support and expertise. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build effective relationships with stakeholders. You will be familiar with the human ethics guidelines and hold experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology including patient recruitment, working on epidemiological surveys and/or clinical trials.

About Us

Macquarie University (MU) Hearing, located within the Australian Hearing Hub, is a global hub of hearing and hearing-related research, education, and engagement, and through the Macquarie University Hearing Strategy 2030 is seeking to transform hearing health. Adopting a university-wide approach and working with partners to create opportunities for all community members to contribute towards advancing the hearing agenda and to reduce the global burden of hearing loss.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we've grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online with your CV and cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing the selection criteria below:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline
• Knowledge of project management principles and tools
• Knowledge of human ethics guidelines
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology including patient recruitment, working on epidemiological surveys and/or clinical trials
• Computer skills including MS Office and database management such as REDCap
• Experience in preparing communications and project reports
• Building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of key internal and external stakeholders to achieve project deliverables
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

Desirable

• Masters and/or PhD qualifications in a relevant health-related or data science field
• Experience using statistical software such as SPSS

Given current Australian Government COVID-19 border restrictions applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Specific Role Enquiries: Bamini Gopinath, bamini.gopinath@mq.edu.au

General Role Enquiries: Rohana Nagarajah, HR Administrator on rohana.nagarajah@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 26 September 2021 at 11:55 pm

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We work to ensure genuine equality of opportunity for people regardless of their gender, age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status, and we encourage you to apply for a position at Macquarie University.