Assistant

Job no: 0062730 Location: Parkville Role type: Casual Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences School: Population and Global Health Salary: UOM 3 – $43.23 p/h plus 17% super

• Support the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS) with data-related tasks, including telephone interviewing and participant recruitment.
• Join a multidisciplinary team in a world-renowned unit, with potential for contract extension and flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
  

About The Role The Allergy and Lung Health Unit (ALHU) at the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, led by Prof Shyamali Dharmage, is internationally renowned for its research on the epidemiology of allergies, asthma, and COPD. The Casual Assistant will support the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS) until June 1 2025, with a possibility for extension. This role involves telephone interviewing and recruitment for research, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills, and may include additional administrative tasks related to ALHU projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contacting TAHS Study participants to discuss participation, administer research questionnaires over the phone, and recruit, book and confirm clinic and CT Scan appointments
• Send and respond to project related emails and mail
• Data entry into research databases (REDCap, MS PowerApps)
  

Who We Are Looking For The successful candidate will have excellent oral communication skills, sound computer literacy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. They will also demonstrate experience in telephone interviews and study recruitment, along with a strong commitment to maintaining participant privacy and confidentiality. You will also have:

• Completion of year 12 or equivalent
• Sound computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as being an effective team member;
• Demonstrated experience in telephone interviews and/or study recruitment’
  

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Your New Team – Melbourne School of Population and Global Health The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health is a world-class institution that offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the field of public health. As the first school of its kind in Australia, MSPGH has built a reputation for excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange, with a focus on Indigenous peoples. Strong collaborations with prestigious organizations and institutions provide a unique opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives. As a key member of the MSPGH team, you will have the chance to work alongside leading academics and researchers who bring considerable skills, insights, and expertise. The School offers a range of coursework degrees and research opportunities to contribute to training the next generations of public health specialists and researchers nationally and internationally. What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page! About The University Of Melbourne We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Applications close: Day Month 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly. Position Description: 0062730 - Casual Assistant in Epidemiology PD.pdf