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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.

At the Faculty level, the RO will participate in initiatives such as event support, grant peer review, grant outcome analysis and resource development. The RO supports one of the Faculty’s five Research Themes and works on ad hoc projects addressing emerging needs of the Schools and Centres. The position supports communications efforts including newsletter and website while offering opportunities to apply diverse skills and develop innovative projects driving research excellence.

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.

High proficiency of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office 365 suite including Teams, OneDrive, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and with using UNSW’s enterprise systems.Full details can be found in the position description.

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:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description.

A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact (role related questions)

Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition

E:  k.symons@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 23^rd 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.