• Full time, 12 months fixed term
• Melbourne based
• Key research focus

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,000 staff supporting more than 30,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

In the recent 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment, ACU received the top score of five in Human Movement and Sports Science (1106), Nursing (1110), Public Health and Health Services (1117) and Psychology (1701).

Operating within the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, the NHMRC CRE to Reduce Inequality in Heart Disease has four research streams that reflect the challenge of ensuring ‘equal hearts for all’ in these disadvantaged groups. The research aims to reduce this inequality by focusing on the full scope of heart disease, from primary prevention to chronic disease management of those already affected.

As the Research Assistant, you will:

• coordinate collaborative industry partnered research projects
• engage in research activities, including those with senior colleagues
• prepare research proposal submissions.

You will need to demonstrate:

• completion of a relevant health related degree; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in cardiovascular related health research
• experience in using multi and univariate statistical analysis
• evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University
• demonstrated high level written and oral skills.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Position Description Research Assistant MMIHR.pdf. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $72,000 - $78,021 pa, including salary component $65,753 - $71,252 pa (HEW Level 5), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be directed to Professor Simon Stewart, Director, Mary MacKillop Institute  for Health Research on  

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy.

For more details visit www.acu.edu.au/careers

Applications Close: Sunday 11 September 2016

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.