Research Officer – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Part - time (8.75 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30^th November 2027
• Remuneration: $103,866 base pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading 
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

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.

Details of the role

The Research Officer will contribute to the development of a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) framework among people who live with hepatitis C (HCV) in Australia to assess stigma and barriers to accessing HCV testing and treatment. The role will support an innovative research project focused on identifying barriers to intervention strategies among people living with or at risk of HCV in Australia. Through this work, the Research Officer will provide critical evidence to inform the design of more effective and equitable HCV interventions, supporting progress towards the World Health Organization’s HCV elimination targets by 2030.

The role of Research Officer reports to the Lecturer in the Surveillance and Evaluation Research Program at the Kirby Institute and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• A university degree in health economics, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in preference-based research methods, including Discrete Choice Experiments or related quantitative methods.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• High-level computer literacy, including experience with statistical or data analysis software (e.g. Stata, R, SAS, MATLAB, or similar).
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 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.  

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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 separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Tuesday 3^rd  March before 11.30pm Sydney time

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.