Research Assistant

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 86,087 - 97,879; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer's superannuation

Annual leave loading

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sydney is seeking a Research Assistant to support Senior Academics in research activities. The ideal candidate will assist with literature reviews and data analysis, requiring a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from A$86,087 to A$97,879 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in research support.
• Ability to prepare ethics submissions and peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support to Senior Academics.
• Assist with literature reviews and grant submissions.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.

Skills

Research support

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, or related discipline

Tools

SAS

SPSS

EndNote

NVivo

Job description

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Base pay range

A$86,087.00/yr - A$97,879.00/yr

Exciting opportunity to apply your research skills and experience and develop your capabilities in a friendly and accomplished research team!

• Salary Package: From $86,087 (HEW Level 5) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment type: Full-time, fixed term (35 hours per week) appointment until 30 June 2026
• Location: Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) at Macquarie University Macquarie University (North Ryde)

The Role

The Australian Institute of Health Innovation is seeking a Research Assistant with a proven track record in providing a variety of research support to Senior Academics including literature reviews, assistance with grant submissions and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

The successful applicant will work directly with Senior Academics. They will also liaise with diverse research teams internal and external to the AIHI, including stakeholders from all areas of the health sector and health consumers.

About You

• Demonstrated experience preparing ethics submissions, peer-reviewed publications, and other research outputs.
• Experience and understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while coordinating activities to meet tight deadlines.
• Thrive in fast-paced and dynamic work environments, with the ability to prioritise and adapt workloads as needed.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking to solve some of the big issues of our time, on both a national and global scale. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and specialty clinics.

Our Faculty hosts the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), an internationally acclaimed powerhouse researching health systems, e-health and patient safety. The Institute draws from the expertise of over 320 staff, students and visiting personnel working on over 120 different projects at any given time, publishing more than one peer-reviewed publication on average per day.

The Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science (CHRIS), within AIHI, has a multi-stream program of research which focuses on delivering health system improvement by working with patients, healthcare providers and policy makers. We are methodologically sophisticated, multidisciplinary and draw on assembled and collaborative expertise in areas including health systems, policy, medicine, nursing and allied health, psychology, anthropology, sociology and complexity science. Our research underpins new models of care, fashions improved services for patients, builds better policy, provides an evidence base to guide what people do, and transforms the systems through which care is delivered.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria below:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in public health, health services research, psychology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience, preferably conducted within a University or Medical Research Institute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets, presentation software, research software (e.g. EndNote), and word processing
• Experience with statistical software such as SAS or SPSS, and/or coding qualitative data (e.g., using NVivo).
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated capacity to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in research project coordination and liaising effectively with research partners

Note: This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations in line with requirements for obtaining contingent worker status at Western Sydney Local Health District. You may also have to satisfy Macquarie University that you meet all background checks (including criminal record and qualification checks).

*** Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

For general enquiries, please email Dr. Kirk Olsen at [e-mail]

Application Closing date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

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