Research Officer (Medicine & Health Research Support)

Research Officer (Medicine & Health Research Support)

Job no: 527630

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research

Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: $100,354 base (+17% super and leave loading)

Working rights: Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.

Location: Kensington, Sydney

Why this role matters

This role will play a key role in supporting research projects as part of the multidisciplinary Research Support team. 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 contributes to complex projects supporting pre- and post-award research activities, such as funding support, researcher training and development, and activities to drive collaboration between researchers.

Key skills required:

• 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.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW 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 on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description.

A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact (role related questions)

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition

E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 10th November 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: 21 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 10 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time