Part Time -12 months Fixed Term – National Acoustic Laboratories – NSW
It matters more at NAL
- 12 months fixed term flexible part time position (30 hours per week)
- Based in the Australian Hearing Hub at Macquarie University
- Competitive salary based on experience plus 15.4% super
About the role
As a Research Audiologist, you will be a key member of NAL’s large Audiology Research Department, working alongside our Senior Research Audiologists on projects that drive innovation in adult audiological rehabilitation.
You will be involved in co-developing innovative solutions for the hearing sector and building an evidence-base to transform clinical practices. Day-to-day activities will involve arranging and conducting data collection, liaising with stakeholders, and conducting research-related activities to ensure the smooth running of projects to meet timelines. There will be opportunities to develop your scientific writing and presentation skills as you collaborate on our research dissemination activities.
You will have the opportunity to grow your career in a friendly, vibrant and diverse environment with internationally renowned researchers, innovators, and state-of-the-art equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- – Assisting in initiating, planning and executing research projects in accordance with NAL project procedures including contributing to recruitment and retention of research participants.
- – Performing hearing assessments and hearing-related procedures in accordance with research protocols and professional standards.
- – Contribute to developing and managing research documentation and procedures
- – Leading and/or supporting data analysis and interpretation.
- – Maintaining security and confidentiality of research data including participant information, in compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, and policy.
- – Identifying, developing and maintaining relationships and collaborations within the hearing research and audiology communities and other sectors (e.g. hearing industry, academia).
- – Participating in activities to ensure successful collaboration and working relationships between departments at NAL.
- – Maintaining hearing and audiological science expertise and keeping abreast of new developments relevant to NAL’s objectives and developing opportunities for integrating new scientific ideas into NAL.
The successful candidate will have:
- – A post-graduate degree in Audiology
- – Qualified practitioner (QP) with full membership with Audiology Australia preferred or ability to obtain
- – Experience in conducting audiology research studies desirable, but not required
Hearing Australia offers a supportive working environment, competitive salaries, 15.4% super, free on-site parking, great facilities, work from home options, performance payments and many other great benefits.
Why work for NAL?
At NAL, our mission is to lead the world in hearing research and evidence-based innovation to improve hearing health and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties. A career with us is rewarding because you are helping to positively impact people’s lives and improve Australia’s hearing health.
The National Acoustic Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating under Department of Human Services. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Let’s create the gold standard of hearing care
We will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay), a current driver’s licence and must have rights to work in Australia. NAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraced diversity, equity and inclusion. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture from within. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
