The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, New South WalesSimilar Jobs
Closing: 19-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 02-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 19-Jan-2025
Location
Kensington, New South Wales
Salary
$100,354 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
Responsibilities
Provide essential technical and research support to senior researchers across diverse projects and initiatives within the Centre.
Support lived experience researchers within the team, fostering an inclusive research environment that values diverse perspectives.
Contribute to impactful research aimed at enhancing healthcare practices and policies for people with intellectual disabilities.
Requirements
Honours degree or equivalent in Health, Allied Health, Psychology, or other relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, experience and understanding of the health care needs of marginalised populations, including people with intellectual disability and developmental disability.
Experience working with and/or supporting people with lived experience of intellectual disability.
Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including NVIVO, SPSS, SAS, Excel, Outlook and referencing software.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills, including for people with communication impairment, to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
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
Notes
NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.