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• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term 12-month contract
• Remuneration: Level 4 - starting at $78,584 plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Randwick, NSW

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.  We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

Why your role matters

A Research Assistant is an important contributor within the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, offering both hands-on research and administrative support to project teams and key stakeholders. This position is designed to support research activities in the field of Global Health, including the coordination, implementation, and administrative management of research initiatives for the Global Health team, as well as communication with the lead investigators.

The role reports directly to the Professor and Head of Global Health within the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise:

• Assist with the preparation of ethics applications/amendments, grant applications, abstracts, annual and progress reports and research outputs.
• Assist with the study recruitment, survey mail outs, and respondent follow-up, including telephone follow-up.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in data entry, cross-referencing against project deliverables to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with the coordination of research activities and provide research support to meet project milestones.
• Assist with formatting and/or printing of interview booklets, questionnaires, and other study materials, research manuscripts for publication and conference presentations and posters.
• Provision of general administrative support including attendance at meetings and training sessions and responding to enquiries and referrals with regards to research studies.
• Provide straight-forward administrative/clerical support in Global Health Research Team, SPH including literature review, organising meetings, assisting with document editing, referencing.
• Develop and maintain filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, websites and other administrative systems.
• Assist with drafting agendas, minutes, correspondence, briefing notes, and guidelines for specific committees and meetings.

About You

• Advanced Diploma, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training and experience in public health.
• Sound organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and duties in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 27 April by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.