Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
Duration: Fixed Term until Jun 2026
Remuneration: $85,538+17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Randwick, NSW
Why this role matters:
The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs of Concern (NCCRED) offers an exciting new direction for the Australian alcohol and other drugs treatment sector. With an emphasis on partnership building, it aims to embed research in clinical practice to develop new treatments for disorders due to methamphetamine and other emerging drugs of concern.
Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, the Centre is made up of a consortium of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW, acting as lead agency, St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA), National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University of Technology, and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) at Flinders University.
The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with a small internal team of professional, research and knowledge translation staff as well as with external partners. The RA will work towards engaging with stakeholders nationally to facilitate a dynamic program of clinical research. The RA should be motivated by teamwork, and able to work independently; towards achieving the research goals of the Centre.
The role of Research Assistant reports to the Project Manager (NCCRED) and has no direct reports.
Skills Required:
- A degree or other tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
- Demonstrated understanding of research methodology, with previous experience in a research related role, in either clinical research setting or with patient groups.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality, and an aptitude to show understanding of the issues faced by patients and families
- Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven experience with word processing, data management and statistical software including Word, endnote, Excel, Access, SAS or SPSS.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@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:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to apply
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing your experience and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Wednesday 3rd July before 11:30 pm
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
