Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: Fixed Term 12 months
Remuneration: Level 6 $100K- $107 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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 Research Officer will be responsible for the effective support and coordination of research projects in the fields of viral hepatitis and health of people who use drugs. This includes the provision of research assistance and support primarily for The National Australian Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Program.
This is a program funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health to establish a National Australian Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Testing Program, consisting of a network of sites to scale up point-of-care HCV testing in settings providing services to people at high risk of acquiring HCV infection.
This position is within the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and reports to the Clinical Trials Manager.
Skills and Experience:
- Graduate biomedical science qualifications or other medical qualifications including Nursing and subsequent relevant experience in the conduct of multicentre clinical trials, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated management of clinical trial data and clinical trial databases, and research specimen collection.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and running project team meetings, protocol steering committee meetings and investigator start-up meetings.
- Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
- Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office with a proven aptitude for learning new software packages, accessing research publications and searching relevant databases.
- 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.
- 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:
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Submit your application online before Thursday 23rd January at 11:30pm.
To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.
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.
