The Opportunity

Would you like to contribute to improving global menstrual health outcomes? Are you interested in joining a values driven, not-for-profit organisation with a meaningful mission? Then this could be the role for you!

In this position you will play a critical role in supporting our Global Adolescent Health Group’s research group to advance evidence to understand and improve menstrual health.

You will support the coordination and maintenance of study databases for the Adolescent Menstrual Experiences and Health Cohort (AMEHC) study in Bangladesh, following study protocol and ethical requirements. You will coordinate the maintenance of cohort participant records, support the preparation and processing of participant surveys, undertake data quality checks, and prepare and manage research data sets for analysis. Travel in Asia Pacific may be a component of this role.

You will also:

• Support development and maintenance of study data collection tools
• Undertake data quality assurance checks, data cleaning and preparation of data sets for analysis using Stata.
• Manage dataset modifications, and extract data sets for statistical analysis
• Engage in study team meetings, support timeline development and monitoring
• Support the development and provision of training for research collaborators on data collection and data management systems
• Undertake analysis and provide data and progress updates to study team, collaborators, and advisory committees
• Support the quantitative analysis of study data and development of peer-review publications
• Support preparation and monitoring of project budgets
• Ensure expenditure matches funding support and complies with institute policies and grant requirements and rules, and raise any related issues or concerns

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

This is a 2-year fixed term position with possibility of extension. We are open to candidates seeking part time or full-time options (0.6 -1.0 FTE).

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research with a meaningful cause and learn from specialists and experts in the field. You will have access to mentorship as well as the opportunity to support the production of important research outputs!

Location is Flexible!

Work from home or join us in the office, it’s up to you! While our head office is based in Melbourne, we are open to fully remote working (based anywhere in Australia). You will also have flexibility to manage your own working hours. Current Australian working rights are required for this position.

Let’s talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, psychology, or social sciences
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience (through either employment or a Master’s thesis) in study data management, including data quality checks, cleaning and preparation using Stata
• Knowledge of quantitative research methods – including study design, data collection and analysis
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, and strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a key member of a team

The following are preferable but not essential:

• Master’s degree (e.g., MSc, MPH) in health or social sciences
• Familiarity with menstrual health, OR water sanitation and hygiene, OR sexual and reproductive health in global contexts
• Experience supporting the development and/or monitoring of research project budgets
• Experience engaging stakeholders - especially in cross cultural settings
• Advanced experience in data management using RedCap and Excel

The Burnet experience…

We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do – achieving a more equitable world through better health.

We offer:

• A monthly accrued day off for full-time staff
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no qualifying period
• Additional long service leave - 17.3 weeks (minimum is 8.67) at 10 years of service
• Study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging
• Opportunities for career and professional development

Who are we?

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research.

Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 400 staff and students working across cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health issues. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health are at the heart of our daily decision making. Harnessing our international and local field presence, our laboratories, and our mixed development and research cultures drives a greater focus on the most relevant health issues and achieves a greater impact as a result.

Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we also have offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, and are actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Bring your whole self to work

At Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council that works to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both national and international best practice and staff input. Burnet holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award from Science in Gender Equity (SAGE). If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Research Data Officer - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Sounds great! How do I apply?

Click Apply Now and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a National Police Check and/or Working with Children. Current Australian working rights are required for all applicants.