Suicide Prevention Australia

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Essential:-
* Research experience
* Very good analytical skills
* Good skills in various Microsoft applications
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Demonstrate that you can work independently and as a team player

Desirable:-
* Experience with non-for-profit organisation
* Policy writing skills
* Proof reading and sub-editing skills

With an office in Leichhardt, SPA is seeking volunteer(s) with a minimum experience of having commenced an undergraduate degree to assist with research to boost the effective implementation of its 2005 - 2008 Strategic Plan http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/AboutUs.aspx

SPA strives to foster greater links between research and practice within suicide prevention. SPA values the diversity and opinion of all people and organisations involved in research, in policy making, practitioners of all disciplines, those who experience suicidal ideation and those whose lives have been affected by suicide.

If you enjoy research and you can demonstrate you have a very good analytical mind, SPA wants to hear from you. Experience in policy writing, proof reading and sub-editing would be an added usefulness. You need to be a keen reader and very thorough in your work. Enthusiasm and passion for the issues are highly desirable in this role.

For additional information, please contact
Ryan McGlaughlin, Executive Officer
on: Phone: (02) 9568 3111
Mobile: 0425 382800
Fax: (02)-9568-3511
ryan@suicidepreventionaust.org