"Research Assistant"

Research Assistant

• 561108
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Casual
• Closing at: Feb 16 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Research)

Salary package: $54.30 - $58.75 per hour plus 12.5% superannuation

Terms: 2 x Casual Professional

The Position

Research assistant positions at the Canberra Clinical School will support the establishment and development of range of projects including clinical and educational research projects, and will provide administrative support to the development of research capacity within the School.  

The Person

We are looking for a capable organiser, with experience supporting in-person and online meetings, stakeholder engagement, document and spreadsheet management, project tracking. Experience analysing data and producing reports is highly desired.   

The School

The ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) works to advance human health and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people in the ACT, NSW and beyond. The Canberra Clinical School sits within the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology and manages the delivery of clinical skills training, education and placements to medical students enrolled in a four-year post-graduate degree program working closely with its major education delivery partner Canberra health Services. Headed by Professor Martin Veysey the school is also committed to building its research capacity.  

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact, Professor Martin Veysey, Head, Canberra Clinical School, T: +61 2 5124 3622

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au     

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.