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Applications are open for Research Assistant to work with the Community & Virtual Care Innovation Directorate (CVC) at East Metropolitan Health Services (EMHS).

About Us

The CVC directorate offers innovative services that are first of its kind and dramatically transform how we care for our patients. Find out more about our Research and impact East Metropolitan Health Service - Health in a Virtual Environment (HIVE)

Opportunity

This is an enriching opportunity to work with the Community & Virtual Care Innovation team at Royal Perth Hospital. The Research Assistant contributes to the delivery of research projects, and undertakes data collection, analysis and the generation of reports which contribute to submissions for consideration and review by internal and external stakeholders and committees.

This position provides Research support to the team, trial patients, members of the multidisciplinary team and other interested parties. This position will be based out of the Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) in Perth.

About You

You will have quantitative research experience, preferably with a Tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline.

• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital research position
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology
• Demonstrated experience successfully applying for ethics and local governance approvals.
• Knowledge of hospital information systems relevant to clinical data collection, tracking and reporting (e.g. administrative data, Emergency Data, Pathology, Radiological Data etc)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and Well-developed communication and report writing skills

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We Reward You

East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Many options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage and rent to name a few).
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance.

About the Job & How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria 3,4, 5 and 6 in no more than 2 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

For further job-related information, please contact [email protected].

Eligibility and Equality

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.