Research Assistant (mental Wellbeing Survey)

Overview:

• Part-time (0.4 FTE), Fixed Term position until 31 Dec 2023

• Salary Level Academic A (pro rata) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the Role

As the Research Assistant, you will undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy.  It is expected that you will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop. You will contribute to the “Mental Wellbeing Survey” research project conducted by the Mental Wellbeing Initiatives team, in collaboration with academics and experts across RMIT, which aims to promote and protect the mental health and wellbeing of all RMIT students and staff through effective health promotion and program evaluation activities. These activities include an annual Wellbeing Survey, Local Area Action Planning Workshops, mental health promotion, Annual Report and others designed to improve mental wellbeing, reduce psychosocial risk, and prevent mental ill-health related to work or study.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to apply research methodologies and quantitative/qualitative data analysis.

• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.

• Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration and engagement.

• High level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the Microsoft Office suite, as well as statistical programs such as SPSS, R, or JASP.

• Strong interest in organisational psychology, mental health promotion, public health, or community psychology (desirable).

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar dashboard programs (desirable).

• Experience drafting academic manuscripts for publication in scientific journals (desirable).

Mandatory: A postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters or doctoral degree) in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Operations Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Business Performance Improvement (BPI), Communications, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), Global Marketing & Student Recruitment, Human Resources, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Property Services Group (PSG).

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing – RMIT Wellbeing: Driven by the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy and five-year Mental Wellbeing Strategic Action Plan (Plan), the RMIT Wellbeing team works to foster a more mentally healthy RMIT. Through evidence-based strategic action RMIT Wellbeing aims:

1. To increase the proportion of students and staff who experience higher levels of mental wellbeing.

2. To reduce student and staff exposure to avoidable risk factors within the learning and work environment and increase their resilience and social supports.

3. To increase the proportion of students and staff who seek and obtain timely assistance for emerging or existing mental health conditions, and experience recovery.

The Mental Wellbeing program of work is guided by five key principles:

1. We create a continuum of intervention that help our people stay well, take early action and support recovery.

2. We take an integrated approach to student and staff mental wellbeing while continuing to address the unique needs of diverse groups at RMIT.

3. We embed mental wellbeing across all that we do.

4. We promote mental wellbeing as a shared responsibility.

5. We work across the student and staff lifecycle and align activities with the rhythm of the university.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below or contact Michael Swadling via email    

Applications Close:

5 Mar 2023 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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