Research Support Assistant

• Full time fixed term until 10 October 2024
• Opportunity to provide administrative support to assist with the classification of research publications, administer internal grants and ensure a continuity of service and advice to FMH staff and students
• Great secondment opportunity
• Base Salary $72,234 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Research Support Assistant performs general administrative and clerical duties including data entry, drafting standard documents, record keeping, updating web materials, and responding to routine queries. This role requires sound administrative and organisational skills in order to coordinate and undertake a range of operational activities on a day to day basis.

The Research Support Assistant is responsible for maintaining the research component of the FMH website, which includes up-to-date information on our researchers and their current research activities. The role will collect and classify research publications for display and reporting purposes; assist to administer internal grants and awards schemes; and work closely with the Research Support Lead, Research Support Officers and Research Administration Officers to ensure a continuity of service and advice to FMH staff and students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assist with the categorisation of publications for reporting purposes
• support the submission of accurate corporate data and correction of data quality issues in systems such as IRMA and other Faculty based systems
• assist researchers with the development and maintenance of their academic profiles
• maintain records and reporting for the Research Support Unit
• assist with the organisation of seminars, information sessions and workshops
• assist with internal grants and award schemes
• manage data entry, drafting standard documents, record keeping and updating the FMH web site, its content and supporting research materials

About you

• Tertiary qualifications and/or exposure to University and health environments is highly desirable
• has experience in using University data management/entry systems and knowledgeable of qualitative and quantitative analysis methodologies
• has experience working in a research environment
• experience using Research Profile Management, Sydney Student, IRMA and Content Management System would be highly advantageous
• has experience collating data for eligible research publications in line with Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
• has adept computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in data entry processes
• has excellent communication skills both written and oral and capable of prioritising workloads and problem solving as part of normal daily work.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

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.

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

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Monday 09 May 2022 11:59 PM