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Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:12:17 -1000
From: Kate Armstrong <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Research assistant position - Melbourne, Australia
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POSITION VACANT

CASUAL SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA


An innovative tool for evaluating the effectiveness of environmental
interpretation is being developed in a joint project between La Trobe
University, Monash University, Parks Victoria and the Victorian Tourism
Operators Association.  The project entitled Improving the tourist
experience:  Evaluation of interpretation components of guided tours in
National Parks is funded by the Co-operative Research Centre for
Sustainable Tourism Pty Ltd and the project partners.

The project requires a research assistant to assist with:
=B7 literature searching and reviewing
=B7 drawing a sample, contacting respondents and arranging data collection
=B7 administration of the evaluation tool in Victorian National Parks
=B7 data input and analysis
=B7 assessment of the usefulness of the evaluation tool
=B7 assistance with report preparation.


DURATION, HOURS AND PAY

The position will commence no later than 2 October 2000 and conclude at the
end of March 2001.  The hours of work per week may vary over the course of
the project and some weekend work will be required.  Remuneration will be
at the rate of AUS$24.88 per hour (gross) and there is a budget for
approximately 820 hours of work.


LOCATION

The research assistant will be based at the Parks Victoria head office
located in Melbourne, Australia.  Much of the data collection will involve
participating in tours operated in several National Parks in Victoria.


CONTACT

For further information and a copy of the position description, please
contact Kate Armstrong at La Trobe University on 03 9479 1126 or email
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Applications close on Monday 7 August 2000.


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Kate Armstrong
Lecturer
Faculty of Law and Management
School of Tourism and Hospitality
La Trobe University
BUNDOORA   VICTORIA   3083
AUSTRALIA

Ph:  +61 3 9479 1126
Fax: +61 3 9479 1010
Email [log in to unmask]

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