1.0 FTE role 5 years based at Sydney Local Health District and Camperdown Campus
Exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our Allied Health team
Base Salary starti ng from $89,755- $100,495 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney is the largest division of the University of
Sydney, and is dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest minds in health education and research to make and shape the future of health.
Sydney Local Health provides a diverse range of public healthcare to more than
740,000 people living within the district boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. SLHD is widely recognised as a leader in research, education and developing innovative models of care, with highly skilled staff and mature clinical services. It has a long and proud history of research and research translation and directly undertakes, hosts, sponsors and supports world-leading biomedical, clinical, health services and public and population health research across its principal tertiary facilities, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Dental Hospital, Canterbury Hospital, Balmain Hospital, as well as a number of eminent medical research institutes.
The University is seeking to employee a Research Assistant ( HEO 5) to provide essential operational support of projects and research activities across the Allied Health Professions in the Sydney Local District and the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. This role is pivotal in coordinating projects and stakeholders as well as fostering effective communication. With a focus on operational excellence, the Research Assistant supports various phases of project development, contributing to the overall success of project goals.
This position will work with the Conjoint Professors of Allied Health (University of Sydney and Sydney Local District) to develop and evaluate capacity and capability initiatives targeted at health professionals and researchers working in Sydney Local Health District.
Working under broad supervision, the Research Assistant is responsible for selecting appropriate work methods, planning, and prioritizing tasks to ensure smooth project execution. They handle routine matters independently and collaborate with others to address more complex challenges, ensuring that project outcomes are delivered effectively.
Job share or part-time equivalent will be considered, please state this in your application.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
work closely and support the Professors of Allied Health and the Allied health professoriate and liase regularly with Sydney Local Health District clinicians and research staff
provide administration and operational support and coordination for projects, research and educational activities
assist with conducting qualitative and quantitative research across SLHD and University of Sydney and provide specific research support
contribute to organisation of education and training programs designed to enhance allied health clinician skills and knowledge
build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication.
About you
hold a tertiary qualification in an allied health profession or other related heath disciplines
hold an understanding of the NSW public health system
experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, with a strong ability to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders
experience in developing and working on research projects including ethics submissions, grant/protocol writing, literature searches, using statistical analysis tools
demonstrated experience in project administration and coordination, including managing multiple projects at one time
highly organized with strong time management skills and ability to work independently
excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills
proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills to support project data analysis and reporting
ability to work in the office (at the University of Sydney Camperdown Campus) and travel between the hospital facilities and institutes as needed for specific project tasks and meetings.
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.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
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