Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term; 1 year

Remuneration: $85,717 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Data Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting research projects focused on viral hepatitis and the health of people who use drugs. Primarily responsible for assisting The National Australian Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Program, this position involves providing data support to help establish a network of testing sites aimed at scaling up HCV testing in high-risk settings. Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, the program seeks to enhance access to point-of-care testing for individuals at increased risk of HCV infection.

This position is within the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and reports to the Systems Manager and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Graduate biomedical science qualifications, computer or other medical qualifications including Nursing with relevant experience in the conduct of clinical research.
• Demonstrated experience in data management, data cleaning and data query resolution. Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office with a proven aptitude for learning new software packages.
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• 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.

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:

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 submitted via email will not be accepted.

Submit your application online before 24^th October at 11:55pm.

To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

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.