Research Assistant

• Fixed Term, Part Time Contract (0.4 FTE) for Six (6) Months
• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
• Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax free
• Fixed Term, Part Time Contract (0.4 FTE) For Six (6) Months
• Base Salary $77,121 to $92,019 per annum pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $97,939 to $115,046 per annum pro rata)
  
  

Do you have an understanding of a wide range of research, analytical and evaluation skills, approaches and methodologies, and an aptitude to apply these to public health research?

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role

This position will provide operational and research support to the technical team developing functionality for the Territory Kidney Care platform (TKC). The position will support activities to optimise the platform through incremental development, with a focus on usability. As such, the position responsibilities are broad in scope and the incumbent will need to work effectively with programmers, clinicians, researchers and contract technical team.

For example, some of the primary responsibilities include: -

• Research of the use of various machine-learning approaches to clinical decision support including generative AI and Small Language Models (SLM) and compile information in a readily digestible format for the development and clinical team.
• Analyse information and make recommendations on appropriate approaches suitable for the NT context considering health informatics concepts such as HL7 FHIR, SMART.
• Develop testing and validation plans for approval and coordinate the availability of testers and implementation of testing plans.
  
  

About You

As a motivated individual, you will come with an ability to build strong productive relationships within an organisation and collaborative external partnerships, including the ability to engage with clinicians on the use of technology within the health context.

You Also Have

• A postgraduate qualification in health or public health with a record of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of tertiary qualification and relevant research.
• An understanding of Application Programming Interfaces and clinical decision support applications in health, including an understanding of Artificial Intelligence and the clinical and safety concerns of using it in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to contribute to academic peer-reviewed papers, manuscripts, study protocols and project reports.
  
  

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

Why Menzies

As a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Benefits

• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
• Option to increase Super to 14%.
  
  

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

James Harley

Senior Research Fellow & Program Manager, Renal Research

Email: james.harley@menzies.edu.au

To Obtain The Position Description, Please Visit

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Phone: 08 8946 8409 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

How To Apply

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.

Applicants Are Required To Provide The Following Supporting Documents

• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation
  
  

Please note this role is available for immediate start and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now!

Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024