Research Assistant
Research Assistant
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Job Description
- Enhance your research skills gain experience in ethics applications data management and publications.
- Join a purpose driven not for profit to support highquality research that improves the lives of people with disability..
- FullTime or PartTime opportunities (negotiable) with flexible working arrangements attractive salary including salary packaging benefits
ABOUT US
Summer Foundation has been at the forefront of change for people with disability. Over 18 years weve honed a unique approach driving policy innovation and systemic reform to stop younger people with disability being forced into aged care. However despite our many successes the problem of finding appropriate housing and living support for people who require access to 24/7 support remains. Summer Foundation has embarked on a bold new agenda to identify design and scale up innovative userled housing and living solutions that are high quality and affordable to government.
Our work culture is intentional inclusive and growthoriented. We thrive on collaboration innovation strategic thinking and evidencebased research all driven by a fierce commitment to deliver better outcomes for people with disability. We are among the top 10 of Australias most engaged organisations and were continually improving how we work and grow together.
Description
ABOUT YOU
You are a compassionate individual with a background in psychology nursing or health sciences driven by a passion to improve the lives of people with disability. With a keen interest in research you value the importance of lived experience and are eager to grow your expertise while contributing to meaningful systems change.
Your skills and experience:
- Strong organisational skills the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to research and research outputs (e.g. ethics applications project descriptions literature reviews peerreviewed publications)
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships within the sector
- Knowledge of the NDIS desirable
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Research Assistant at Summer Foundation you will contribute to impactful research focused on the lived experiences of people with disability. You will support independent and teambased research helping to develop expertise and drive meaningful change through evidencebased insights.
Your key responsibilities:
Research Data Collection and Administration
- Assess participant suitability apply clinical judgment to ensure appropriate interview times and administration of measures.
- Conduct interviews according to established protocols and collect standardised measures accommodating any communication needs.
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness by reviewing and editing collected information following up with participants to resolve any issues.
Research Preparation
- Develop or assist in the research life cycle of a participant including recruitment creating interview schedules and projectrelated documents.
- Assist in preparing ethics applications and manuscripts.
- Conduct literature searches and reviews to support the research process.
Our office is based in Box Hill VIC however this role offers flexible working arrangements and can be based in other locations across Australia.
Summer Foundation encourages people with lived experience of disability to apply.
Were committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within Summer Foundation. Thats why we hire diverse teams of people from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or documents please reach out to or.
Explore more access the PD on our website and apply.
Applications close midnight 23rd April 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
