Administration Officer

*Employment Type:*
Temporary Part Time, Up to 24 hours per week, until November 2027

*Location:*
Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (SWSLHD District Wide Service)

*Position Classification:*
Administration Officer Level 4

*Remuneration:*
$72, $73,940.16 per annum

*Requisition ID:*
REQ598682

*Application Close Date:*
14/09/2025

*Interview Date Range:*
17/09/ /09/2025

*Contact Details:*
Josephine Chow

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About The Opportunity
Join a dynamic and collaborative research environment as an Administration Officer, reporting directly to the Chair/Professor of SWS NMRA. This is a unique chance to work alongside leading researchers, clinicians, and external partners driving high-impact health initiatives across the District.

In this pivotal role, you'll coordinate key research administration tasks—including ethics submissions, grant applications, and project reporting—while supporting meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications. You'll also assist with data entry, record keeping, and financial tracking to ensure smooth project operations.

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting groundbreaking health research. If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution in a fast-paced, purpose-driven setting, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing
The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional and high quality administrative support to the Director/Manager and other staff members within the team including the project officer and research staff.

The Research Administrative Officer has the overall day to day management responsibility in supporting the research unit and is responsible for the implementation of administrative processes necessary for smooth running of the office, Importantly this position will act as a first point of contact for senior members of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, universities, plus a range of contacts at all levels from all research stakeholders and hospital staff liaising with the medical team.

The Research Administrative Officer is required to assist in the development of effective and efficient administrative systems that will be necessary as the research unit grows.

Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.

SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.

Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Completion of a Certificate IV level qualification or a combination of relevant education/training and/or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in office management and administration skills.
• Demonstrated high level experience in the use of all Microsoft Office software with excellent data entry and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and complete tasks within tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills, preferably with previous experience in the preparation of research grant applications or other complex documents.

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Additional Information
*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

*Health & Fitness*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

*To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of

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