"Research Assistant (HEO 5)"

The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney is seeking to employ a Research Assistant to provide essential operational support for projects and research activities across the Allied Health Professions in the Sydney Local District and the Faculty of Medicine and Health. This role involves coordinating projects, stakeholders, and fostering effective communication, while working with Conjoint Professors of Allied Health to develop and evaluate capacity and capability initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with Professors of Allied Health and liaising with Sydney Local Health District clinicians and research staff.
• Providing administration and operational support for projects, research, and educational activities.
• Assisting with conducting qualitative and quantitative research across SLHD and University of Sydney.
• Contributing to the organization of education and training programs to enhance allied health clinician skills and knowledge.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and effective communication.

About you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in an allied health profession or related health disciplines.
• Understand the NSW public health system.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in developing research projects, including ethics submissions, grant/protocol writing, literature searches, and using statistical analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in project administration and coordination, managing multiple projects.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills, ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work in the office at the University of Sydney Camperdown Campus and travel between hospital facilities as needed.

Salary: Base Salary starting from $89,755 - $100,495 + 17% superannuation.

For more information on pre-employment checks, visit: NSW Health employment requirements.