- Coordinate and manage a major multifaceted four-year research project
- Full Time Fixed Term position - 80 hours per fortnight
- Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Parkville
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our research team. This is a Full Time position, working 80 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of Part Time (e.g. 4 days per week) open to negotiation. The position will be based at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne.
The Opportunity:
- Contribute to enhanced prevention of liver cancer in primary care
- Engage with a variety of stakeholders, participants, experts and community members to effectively conduct collaborative work
- Ensure the successful completion of a large interventional research project which will establish how to prevent viral hepatitis associated liver cancer in primary care settings
- Support clinicians to effectively deliver care to Victorians living with chronic viral hepatitis
- Establish and support a collaborative network of investigators, community members, and expert advisors
- Optimise communication of research findings to scientific and general audiences and help ensure translation of evidence into programs and clinical interventions
About You:
- Highly effective time-management and organisational skills with experience in project management
- Experience in one or more of public health/epidemiology, viral hepatitis/liver cancer, or clinical research (especially in primary care settings)
- Experience in research dissemination and communication with both scientific and general audiences
- Experience in focus group and advisory group coordination
- Familiarity with ethics approval and governance processes
- Understanding of epidemiological and analytical concepts
- Experience in research project design, development and implementation
Our Commitment to You:
- A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
- Salary packaging options, monthly Accrued Day Off in addition to standard leave benefits
Melbourne Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
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