Research Assistant

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 50.000 - 71.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an early-career researcher to coordinate cutting-edge cardiac ultrasound studies at Westmead Hospital. You will support human and animal research, recruit participants and manage data to ensure high scientific standards.

Join a nationally recognised Cardiology research team with mentorship, development opportunities and exposure to a diverse portfolio of translational projects in a leading tertiary hospital setting.

Formación

• Qualifications as listed: Certificate IV in Pathology or Diploma in Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating human and animal research projects is advantageous.
• Ability to recruit study participants and manage data and regulatory submissions.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate a range of cardiac ultrasound research projects involving human and animal studies.
• Recruit and support participants, coordinate visits and assist with trial activities.
• Manage research data, databases, analysis and reporting requirements.
• Prepare ethics submissions and support regulatory compliance; contribute to publications.

Conocimientos

Research coordination

Clinical trials

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Educación

Certificate IV in Pathology or Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Herramientas

EndNote

Descripción del empleo

• Contribute to innovative cardiac ultrasound research projects
• Build your research career in a leading tertiary hospital
• Work across clinical trials, imaging research and data analysis

• Contribute to innovative cardiac ultrasound research projects
• Build your research career in a leading tertiary hospital
• Work across clinical trials, imaging research and data analysis

Coordinate cutting-edge cardiac ultrasound research, recruit study participants, manage clinical and animal studies, and help shape future cardiovascular care.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months)

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1 / 2

Remuneration: $35.97 - $51.82 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join a highly regarded Cardiology research team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's leading tertiary referral and teaching hospitals. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians, researchers and multidisciplinary teams delivering impactful cardiovascular research that advances patient care and contributes to scientific excellence. This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an early-career researcher to develop specialised skills while supporting a diverse portfolio of clinical and translational research projects.

• Be part of a nationally recognised cardiac research environment
• Collaborate with cardiologists, sonographers, scientists and researchers
• Access mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to research that influences future patient outcomes
• Work in a supportive, innovative and academically focused culture

What You'll Be Doing

This exciting role will coordinate and support a range of cardiac ultrasound research projects involving both human participants and animal studies. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered effectively, ethically and to a high scientific standard while supporting the growth of new and existing research programs.

• Coordinate clinical and pre-clinical cardiac research studies from commencement through to completion
• Recruit and support research participants, coordinate study visits and assist with clinical trial activities
• Manage research data, databases, data analysis and reporting requirements
• Prepare ethics submissions, support regulatory compliance and contribute to publications and grant applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while providing operational, administrative and research support across multiple projects

Why join us?

Make a real impact in a world-class health and research environment. Join a collaborative team, grow your career and help improve outcomes for patients and communities. Ready to advance cardiovascular research and shape the future of patient care?

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Certificate IV in Pathology or Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computing skills and experience in using scientific and statistical programs including performing literature searches and using End Note for creation of references.
• Demonstrated previous clinical / non-clinical research experience.
• Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise own and if relevant teams work load and to meet specific research milestones and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental protocols including willingness to work with animal experiments.
• Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills.

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Luke Stefani on [e-mail].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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