Job Description

 

 

• Provide general administration support, technical support, and operational support under the direction of the Project Manager to support the research activity and requirements for the projects at Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC)
• Utilise your research administration and coordination to support project coordination
• Full-time fixed term position for 12 months, with a Base Salary $79,717 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is now placed equal 19th globally in the highly regarded 2024 QS World University, jumping 22 places from last year. Our graduate employability is 1st in Australia, and 4th in the world; our subject rankings in Medicine are rated 1st in Australia, and 18th in the world.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all of the areas in which we operate. We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom, and to finding new paths to travel. We are focussed on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally. It's our commitment to curiosity, connection and excellence that sets us apart. It's how we're making a difference - how we're shaping healthcare.

The Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) celebrates a research approach that thinks and acts flexibly, aims to do more with less, embraces technology in health care, sees co-design and partnership as necessities for translation and impact, and consistently views its activities through the lens of value and equity. Their aim is to create, evaluate and apply innovative clinical and digital health approaches to reduce the burden of cardiometabolic and other chronic conditions. Their core values are innovation, frugality, co-design, and value-based care.

As such, we are seeking a Research Administration Officer to support maintaining project/clinical trial documentation related to WARC research studies, and to assist in data collection and other study related activities across multiple research projects.

The role is based at Westmead, and the incumbent will be expected to maintain a presence on site.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• prepare and coordinate documentation for ethics applications, monitoring support, assist with study start up, site recruitment, study close out and ongoing day to day administrative activities of the trial or project
• assist in participant recruitments and data collection
• prepare relevant material in collaboration with team members, maintain study records, perform all aspects of research work, and facilitate the efficient coordination and operational activities of the research project by providing strong support to ensure each project is prepared and runs smoothly.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• excellent administrative and organisational skills to prioritise workload and work autonomously within a collaborative team
• exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
• the ability to take initiative and innovation in approach to problem solve independently.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Esra Yavuzcehre, Recruitment Consultant, by email to esra.yavuzcehre@sydney.edu.au.

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