Research Administration Assistant - Population Studies

The University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Research Administration Assistant to join the vital Raine Study. This full-time role involves recruiting and scheduling participants for essential follow-up research, adhering to privacy standards, and supporting the data collection team during assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, relevant experience, and the ability to work flexible hours. This opportunity offers a salary range of $77,205 – $82,011 p.a. plus superannuation, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Considerable relevant experience in a similar administrative or customer-facing role.
• Ability to manage communications while ensuring privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Experience in a research or participant engagement setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and schedule Raine Study participants for follow-up appointments.
• Manage participant flow during assessments.
• Follow up on post-assessment equipment and questionnaires.

Skills

Administrative proficiency

Customer engagement

Issue resolution

Education

Year 12 or equivalent competency

Job description

Research Administration Assistant - Population Studies

The University of Western Australia – Crawley WA

• Join one of the largest and most successful longitudinal research studies in the world.
• Play a key role in recruiting and scheduling Generation 3 participants for vital follow-up research.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $77,205 – $82,011 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Raine Study is one of the largest, most successful longitudinal research studies of pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood to be carried out anywhere in the world. The original participants (2,900 pregnant women), called Generation 1, were recruited to the study in 1989-1991. They and their partners have continued to participate in our ongoing research by attending regular physical assessments and completing online questionnaires.

The Raine Study team has been collecting data at multiple time-points from this same group over the past 34 years by undertaking in-person and online assessments, as well as of their children (Generation 2) who were born between 1989 and 1992, and now their grandchildren (Generation 3). There are currently more than 250 researchers utilising the data across four overarching areas of research which includes Physical Health, Mental Health, Lifestyle and Genetics.

The Raine Study is launching its next follow‑up project and, as part of the team, you will be responsible for contacting these participants and scheduling them in for their next round of participation.

About the opportunity

• You will be responsible for contacting, recruiting and scheduling Raine Study participants for follow‑up appointments.
• You will manage communications through various channels while ensuring strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Assist the data collection team by managing participant flow during assessments and following up on post‑assessment equipment and questionnaires.

About you

• Year 12 or equivalent competency.
• Considerable relevant experience in a similar administrative or customer‑facing role.
• Proficiency in administrative tasks, including planning and executing creative tasks or engaging in outreach efforts.
• Ability to resolve issues by applying established procedures.
• Experience working in a research or participant engagement setting is desirable.

Special Requirements

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate.
• C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional after hours and Saturdays.
• Able to fit the physical requirements of the position.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Izzy Wasilew at ************@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 5th January 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at ******@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.