Research Assistant

• Part time 0.6 FTE role until 2028 based in Camperdown campus

• An integral part of the Research Function of a long-term project

• Base Salary $83,038+ 17% superannuation ( Pro Rata)

About the opportunity

In this role as a Research Assistant, you will provide essential support to the project manager in coordinating and executing various research activities. Your responsibilities will include assisting with expense tracking, data management, data cleaning, and organizing meetings and travel arrangements.

The incumbent will be working on a project that involves developing and evaluating a training package focused on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in community pharmacies.

They will also contribute to the early stages of executing a funded project, maintain the integrity of research data, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders and participants. Additionally, they will assist in preparing data for presentations and reports, working under routine supervision to prioritize tasks, resolve minor operational issues, and provide advice reviewed by senior staff.

This position is funded under the MRFF Indigenous Health Research grant. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist in the coordination and execution of routine research tasks, ensuring adherence to research protocols and data accuracy

• support a funded project by assisting with gathering necessary data, documentation, and maintaining compliance with regulations

• manage data collection, entry, and storage, while maintaining basic research records for consolidation into reports and presentations

• serve as the point of contact for project participants,  investigators and stakeholders to gather feedback and address concerns

• administer purchasing, payment, and invoice processes, and contribute to maintaining accurate data within university systems

• participate in team-based risk assessments, ensuring safety measures are applied and assisting with minute-taking and stakeholder engagement

• make travel arrangements and provide other operational support for project participants, investigators and stakeholders.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• experience working with First Nations people and community is desirable

• strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage time and tasks efficiently

• proficient in computer literacy, with experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and research software; familiarity with Concur, Power BI, and research ethics portals is desirable

• experience in conducting scientific literature searches, managing research data, and assisting with funded projects, desirable background in working within research-intensive environments, including research administration, higher education

•  demonstrated ability to engage in effective teamwork and collaboration.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

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