Description : Research Officer. Company : University of New South Wales. Location : Remote in Sydney NSW

Job no: 515922
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research

Research Officer, Medicine & Health Research Support Team

Employment Type: 3-Year Fixed Term, Full - time (35 hours a week)

Remuneration: $91K – 97K p.a. (+17% super and leave loading)

Visa: Full working rights are required for the duration of the contract

Location/Travel: Based in the Faculty of Medicine & Health in Kensington, and also requires 1-2 days a week travel to hospital sites in South West Sydney and Sutherland, as well as option to WFH.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in supporting researchers in Schools, Centres and Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine & Health.

This role is a primary point of contact for researchers based across various Schools, Centres and Institutes, providing assistance in the effective management of pre-and post-award grant activities. In addition, this role provides project support for Faculty-led strategic initiatives, such as funding support, researcher training and development, and activities to drive collaboration between researchers.

Who you are:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• High proficiency of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office 365 suite including Teams, OneDrive, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and with using UNSW’s enterprise systems.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to apply:

Please click to submit your application online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Can you please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position description.

Contact (job related questions only)

Kate Hack – Research Officer Team Leader E: k.hack@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday, 14th May before 11.30pm.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 24 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 May 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time