Employment Type: Part Time, (0.4 to 0.5 FTE), multiple roles available
Duration: 12 months fixed term with a possible 6-month extension
Remuneration: $85,717 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Why this role matters:
The Research Assistant will support the BUBs Quit smoking cessation in pregnancy study within the Population and Child Health group. Working across various hospitals and AMIHS in Sydney and NSW (in person or via Teams), the role involves quantitative and qualitative data collection, systematic review tasks, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team.
The Research Assistant reports to the Project Coordinator, the Professor and has no direct reports.
Skills Required:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in health, psychology, behavioural science or a related discipline or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve team objectives within set timeframes.
- Highly motivated with excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem-solving skills.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills, ie. MS office suite including spreadsheets.
- Experience/knowledge of qualitative research methods.
- Experience/knowledge of basic data science database programs, statistical software (ie. R, SPSS, SAS).
- Experience/knowledge survey data collection and data management (ie. REDCap).
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:
- NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
- Criminal Records Check
- Verification of Qualifications
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.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.
To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Thursday, 30th January before 11:30 pm
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.
