Drug & Alcohol Research Assistant

What you will bring to the role:

1. Relevant tertiary degree qualifications in the health sciences or medicine including demonstrated practical experience in the applications of descriptive and/or qualitative research methods
2. Demonstrated practical experience in optimising and developing research protocols, data entry and extraction techniques, presentation of data using graphs, meticulous record keeping, and working with minimal supervision
3. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the preparation of correspondence, grant applications, technical reports and publications, audio-visual presentations, and newsletters.
4. Demonstrated practical experience in the use of Microsoft software packages (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word); and at least one statistical package such as SPSS or Stata
5. Demonstrated practical experience and a commitment to work as a highly skilled member of a multidisciplinary team and to work on multiple projects concurrently
6. A sound understanding of the policies and procedures for conducting health research including privacy and confidentiality issues, the requirements around the storage of confidential data, and the principles of ethical research practice
7. Demonstrated awareness of the experience of stigma and discrimination amongst people with substance related issues, the principles of cultural safety, and respectful and non-judgement behaviours when working with socially disadvantaged groups in the community
8. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Fisher on Karen.Fisher1@health.nsw.gov.au