Research Officer (Justice Health Research Program)

• Employment Type: Part - time (14 hours a week)
• Duration: 2-Year Fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $100, 354 base prorated (+17% super and leave loading)
• Working rights: Full working right for the duration of the contract will be required.  
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

Why this role matters  

Play a key role within the Justice Health Research Program (JHRP), School of Population Health in providing practical and efficient project support for project team members and key stakeholders.

The role entails providing project coordination and support, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for a research project funded by Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) titled “A ‘whole-of-setting’ model of care for trans and gender diverse people in prison”.

The project aims to undertake the research required to develop and evaluate a ‘whole-of-setting’ model of care for trans and gender diverse people in prison. The model will assist with implementing prison health and custodial policy reforms aimed at improving the health, wellbeing, and physical safety of incarcerated trans and gender diverse people.

Key skills required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, codesign methods, and/or research evaluation.
• Experience working with trans and gender diverse groups and/or incarcerated people highly regarded
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• 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.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including MS Office, MS Teams or Zoom, and NVivo.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW 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 on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. Please note that a national police check may be required if offered the role.

A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact  

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 9^th February before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.