Research Fellow GreenCare Respite

Job No.: 566426

Work type: Fixed Term

Part time – 0.8FTE

Fixed term until 30th June 2026

Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses (Regional preferred)

Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!

About the position

The role will primarily coordinate and manage the evaluation and research of the GreenCare Respite Project and on a secondary level contribute to new project and grant opportunities in the John Richards Centre (JRC) for Rural Ageing Research.

GreenCare Respite is an Australian Government funded innovative three-year project aimed to enhance respite care and wellbeing for people living with early-stage dementia and their carers in the Loddon-Mallee region of Victoria.

The project is a collaborative endeavour undertaken by a consortium partnership that includes the John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research at La Trobe University, Heathcote Dementia Alliance, Princes Court Aged Care, Heathcote Health and Rural Care Australia.

Travel is a requirement of this role to meet with consortium partners and/or perform other project-related activities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience.

A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.

Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.

High level organisational skills: the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.

Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.

Knowledge and experience with Endnote, Stata/SPSS, NVivo and Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https: // www. youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

17% employer contributed superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday 4th October 2023

Position Enquiries: Tshepo Rasekaba via Email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White via Email [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD - Research FellowGreenCare Respite.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 bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

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.