Senior Research Officer (Surveillance & Evaluation)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Senior Research Officer to join the Surveillance and Evaluation team at Burnet!

In this role you will support the Australian Collaboration for Coordinated Enhanced Surveillance of Bloodborne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections (ACCESS). You will join a dynamic and experienced group of researchers and practitioners, with a particular interest in HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections (STI).

You will also:

• Work with ACCESS to identify critical areas in ACCESS that require data linkage and develop a strategic approach and timeline to implement data linkages.
• Prepare, submit and manage data requests for linkage with external data custodians, prepare necessary ethical approvals and undertake the data linkage.
• Support the development of research proposals, grant proposals, support ongoing projects and provide leadership in dissemination initiatives.
• Contribute to development and writing of reports to the funders, steering committee and the public, using data analysis (Stata/R) and data visualisation software (Tableau/PowerBI).
• Prepare submissions to journals, conferences and presentations.
• Coordinate stakeholder group and other relevant meetings including engagement with local and international collaborators and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project management documentation, including timelines, meeting notes and communicate progress to Working Group leadership.

This is a full time, 2 year position. You will have flexible working hours as well as part time working from home options.

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

Let’s talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:

• Master’s degree relevant to the field of public health, surveillance and/or epidemiological research.
• Previous experience in data linkage (MBS, PBS, registries, AIHW).
• Previous experience in research administration and project support / coordination.
• Experience with data cleaning and analysis.
• Knowledge in the use of Stata, PowerBI or other statistical and data visualisation software.
• Demonstrated experience with report writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Capacity to work well under minimal supervision, and willingness to contribute to broader research and administrative tasks.
• Experience with conducting health related research.

The following are preferable but not essential:

• A strong understanding of the epidemiology of bloodborne viruses and sexually transmissible infections in Australia.
• A driver’s license valid in the state of Victoria.

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
• 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 Maternal, Child and Adolescent 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: Senior Research Officer (Surveillance & Evaluation) 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.

A position description is attached.

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.