Research Officer

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 530962
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Administration, Clinical/Medical Research

Research Officer (Medicine & Health Research Support)
- **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 Research Officer (RO) role will play a key role in supporting research projects as part of the multidisciplinary Research Support team, serving as the primary point of contact for researchers across Schools, Centres and Institutes. The RO role provides essential assistance to allocated Schools and Centres in managing pre-and post-award grant activities while contributing to complex projects, including funding support, researcher training and development, and collaboration initiatives.

**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.

**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**:
Contact (role related questions)

Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition

Applications close: Sunday 23rd March 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**: 07 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 23 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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