Research Assistant - The Kirby Institute

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Work type:part time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Administration support

Research Assistant – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Part-time (14 hours per week/0.4 FTE)
• Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $82,818, - $93,711 (Full time equivalent, salary will be pro-rata) + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)

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:

As a Research Assistant, you will support a nation-wide surveillance and research network called ACCESS (The Australian Collaboration for Coordinated Enhanced Sentinel Surveillance) involving collaboration with over 120 sexual health-related services in every State and Territory. ACCESS uses routinely collected and de-identified data to monitor blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections across Australia. You will provide administrative support to the coordinating investigator, assisting with ethics, governance, reporting, and developing and maintaining relationships with sites. Over time, this role may include assistance with data management and analysis tasks.

The role of Research Assistant reports to the Senior Lecturer and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• Previous experience of working on research projects in public health, epidemiology, biomedical discipline, or similar relevant field
• Previous experience with research ethics and governance including preparation of applications for ethical and governance approval.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment with exceptional time management skills and proven capacity to organise and maintain multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level written communications addressing a range of audiences and settings, including preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and willingness to learn new skills including programming, website maintenance, and software for statistics and data science (e.g. STATA, TABLEAU)
• Strong skills in document management, time management, systems improvement, and problem-solving, with excellent attention to detail
• Skills in data management and analysis are assets.
• Skills in technology and IT are assets.

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:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 28 April 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):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

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.

Advertised:09 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:28 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time