ACU

Research Associate

Australian Catholic University


  • Brisbane Queensland Australia
  • Part Time, Contract/Temp
  • $124,604 pa pkg
3 Jan 2025
Applications 0

Description

Job No: APTAV106178#001

  • Join a supportive team in an innovative research environment where you'll gain hands-on experience and be part of real-world, impactful projects
  • Part time (0.6FTE), fixed term role at our Brisbane campus with some hybrid flexibility
  • ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

About the role:

Operating within Exercise Science (Brisbane), The position will specifically support research academics within the SPRINT Research Centre. We are seeking an experienced Sports scientist to work as part of a research team in collaboration with the national Rugby League on a new project investigating training load. You will work as part of a research team to analyse large data sets pertaining to team sport training loads, competition scheduling and injury profiles. The work will centre around providing specific support to an identified Research Project (Project title: National Rugby League: Training Load Project), in addition to general assistance with research activities within the centre. This will involve collecting, entering and analysing data using a variety of methods, report writing and presentation of research findings.

In this role you will also be responsible for the monitoring and progression of a range of research activities towards timely and successful completion. This role offers strong career growth opportunities, allowing you to build expertise and advance in the field of exercise science and research.

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $124,604 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $105,292 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level A), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 3% salary increase will be effective from the beginning of the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st January 2025.
17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

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Applications close: 03-JAN-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Ashleigh Homer, SPRINT Research Centre Manager at: Ashleigh.Homer@acu.edu.au

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