Research Officer

UNSW; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 99.000 - 121.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Flexible working

17% Superannuation

Leave loading

Additional 3 days leave at Christmas

Lifelong learning & career development

Resumo da vaga

UNSW Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health seeks a Research Officer to support multidisciplinary research across Schools, Centres and Institutes. Hybrid role in Kensington, Sydney, 35 hours per week, continuing full-time.

You will assist in pre- and post-award grant activities, coordinate funding support programs and contribute to strategic research initiatives. The role reports to the Research Development Manager and offers opportunities to strengthen research capability, manage budgets, and

Qualificações

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence.
• Act as liaison point for researchers across Schools/Centres/Institutes.
• Ensure centralised resources are activated to facilitate grant compliance and risk mitigation.
• Experience with project life cycle, planning and documentation.
• Strong stakeholder liaison and proactive process improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Support researchers across Schools/Centres/Institutes and manage pre/post-award grant activities.
• Contribute to strategic research initiatives and funding support programs.
• Coordinate collaboration opportunities and help deliver funded research.
• Assist in budgeting and financial monitoring of research projects.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder management

Project management

Autonomy

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Formação

Relevant tertiary qualification

Descrição da vaga

Research Officer (Faculty of Medicine and Health)

• Employment Type: Continuing, Full – time (35 hours a week)
• Remuneration: $108,021 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Hybrid, Kensington, Sydney

About UNSW

UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

Details of the role

The Research Officer plays a key role in supporting research projects as part of the multidisciplinary Research Support team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and proactive professional to support high-quality research across a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives. As a key point of contact for researchers across Schools, Centres and Institutes, you will assist in the effective management of pre- and post-award grant activities while contributing to strategic research initiatives, funding support programs, researcher development activities and collaboration opportunities. Working closely with researchers and key stakeholders, you will help facilitate the successful delivery of funded research, strengthen research capability and performance, and contribute to a vibrant, connected and high-performing research environment.

The position reports to the Research Development Manager and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Act as a liaison point for researchers from assigned Schools and/or Centres, or for equivalent roles at affiliated Medical Research Institutes and hospitals.
• Ensure that centralised University resources are activated to facilitate compliance with grant terms, mitigate risk, promptly resolve issues, and otherwise facilitate the smooth conduct of funded research.
• 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.
• Ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial information and monitor budgets.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits And Culture

• 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.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Applications close: Sunday 15th November before 11.30pm Sydney time

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.