Research Assistant

La Trobe University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for staff and family members to study courses at the university

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Research Assistant to support projects focused on reducing dementia risk in diverse communities. Your role includes assisting research activities, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and collecting data. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and fluently communicate in Vietnamese. This part-time opportunity is based at the Melbourne campus and offers noble work in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences required.
• Fluency in Vietnamese, written and spoken, is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in research activities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ethics amendments and governance documents.
• Support literature reviews and co-design workshops.
• Aid recruitment efforts and collect qualitative/quantitative data.

Skills

Research skills

Database management

Data entry and export

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Job description

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• Based at our vibrant La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Fixed term opportunity for 6 months from commencement
• Higher Education Officer HEO 4
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference
  

About the position

The Research Assistant will support the national studies "MindCare" and "MindCare4Women," funded by MRFF and The Department of Health and Ageing. These studies focus on reducing dementia risk in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Key responsibilities will include assisting the Principal Investigator and Project Manager with a variety of tasks, such as preparing ethics amendments and governance documents, supporting literature reviews, organising co-design workshops, aiding recruitment efforts, translating materials into Vietnamese, and collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.

Skills and Experience

• Have research skills, including database management, data entry and export and experience in a project support or administrative position
• Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour.
• Ability to work collaboratively, recognise the value of diversity and model accountability, connectedness, innovation and care.
• Ability to think creatively, explore new ideas and respectfully challenge existing practices in order to improve current ways of working.
  

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in health sciences, with evidence of further study relevant to the field.
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in both written and spoken Vietnamese.
• Research Experience: Demonstrated experience in research activities, including ethics applications, stakeholder coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, and reporting.
• Research Communication: Strong writing and communication skills, with experience contributing to scientific reports, publications, or conference presentations.
  
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
  

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday 19 th August 2025

Position Inquiries: Jo Antoniades, Associate Professor Health Community and Society

Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Please refer to the Position Description please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following document/s:

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing The Key Selection ‘Essential” Criteria bullet points, 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.

Why Join La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses - the perfect hub for industry, students and academics.
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future.
  

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