Research Administration Officer

• Full-time, 12-month fixed term

• New and exciting opportunity for a Research Administration Officer to join the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC)

• Base Salary $79,717 - $89,256 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) is looking for a Research Administration Officer to join their team. We are looking for someone who can be both a front-runner and back-end processor, balancing the exceptional communication skills needed with patients and participants with the administrative and research activities needed for this role.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work independently and autonomously or closely under the guidance of WARC leadership team.

• liaise with patients and potential trial participants for research purposes

• maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork, filing and storage

• assist and prepare reports and data by liaising with research investigators

• conduct literature reviews and searches to support further analysis of results and outcomes

About you

• previous experience or proven skills in running or assisting with research projects

• experience in patient recruitment and clinical trials with a proven ability to excel in communicating with participants

• data analysis and statistical analysis experience with a proven ability to report on research findings

• understanding of research protocols, as well as the capability to complete ethics submissions and grant applications

• relevant understanding of work health and safety policy.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

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