RESEARCH ASSISTANT - ADHD SCREENING

Position Number: 0065316
Location: The Royal Children’s Hospital
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School

Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support an innovative research programme aimed at enhancing the detection and treatment of ADHD in Australia.
• Contribute to high-impact research within a leading academic institution, that provides a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work will directly inform improvements in mental health care and policy.
• Enjoy a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

• Coordinating research activities by leading participant recruitment, ensuring adherence to ethical protocols, and administering standardised clinical assessments.
• Managing research data through accurate and timely entry, maintaining research databases, and contributing to governance and ethics submissions.
• Engaging with stakeholders by building and maintaining professional relationships with study participants, clinicians, and research collaborators.
• Contributing to research outputs by assisting with publications, presenting progress reports, and participating in team meetings and academic discussions.