Research Assistant- Gynaecological Research And Clinical Evaluation (Grace) Unit

Employment Type: Full Time (35-hours week)

Duration: 12 months fixed term

Remuneration: $82K- $93K per annum + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney NSW

Why this role matters:

The Research Assistant will be the primary point of contact for several national projects to recruit participants, primarily the National Endometriosis Clinical and Scientific Trials (NECST) Registry and Biorepository and including the LongSTEPPP study (a collaboration between UNSW and Murdoch Children's Research Institute; MCRI).

The Research Assistant will report directly to the Professor and has no direct reports.

The Research Assistant will be part of the Gynaecological Research and Clinical Evaluation (GRACE) Unit research team and the research team based outside of Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI).

Skills Required:

• A degree in Science, Medicine, Health Science, Nursing or a related discipline or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, or experience.
• Certificate III in Pathology Collection (or relevant experience).
• Demonstrated understanding of research methodology with previous experience in a research related role, in either a clinical research setting or with patient groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality, and an aptitude to show understanding of the issues faced by patients and families.
• Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven experience with word processing, data management and statistical software would be beneficial (but not essential).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)- NSW
• Criminal Record Check
• Qualifications check
• Vaccinations - this position is based at the Royal Hospital for Women and in line with safety and wellbeing obligations, NSW Health requires all workers to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated (or have a relevant exemption). Accordingly, UNSW requires any employee in this position to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated (or have a relevant exemption). UNSW will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made regarding COVID-19 vaccinations that affect our workforce.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online.

Applications should not be sent to the contacts listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing your experience and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

For Recruitment related queries:

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

*******@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Wednesday 1st April before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.