"Research Assistant – The Kirby Institute"

Job Description:

Research Assistant – The Kirby Institute

Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)

Duration: 12-Month Fixed Term contract

Remuneration: $88,717 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Location: Kensington, Sydney

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Details of the role

A Research Assistant is responsible for the effective support and assistance of research projects in the fields of viral hepatitis and health of people who use drugs. This includes the provision of research assistance and support primarily for The Australian Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Program.

This is a program funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health to establish a National Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Testing Program, consisting of a network of sites to scale up point-of-care HCV testing in settings providing services to people at high risk of acquiring HCV infection. This role will require large amounts of fieldwork and travel will be required.

The role of Research Assistant reports to a Clinical Trials Manager, The Kirby Institute and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

Graduate biomedical science qualifications or other medical qualifications including Nursing and subsequent relevant experience in the conduct of multicentre clinical trials, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.

Support with high intensity testing campaigns for hepatitis C point-of-care testing in both prison and community settings.

Liaising with participating sites and study teams to arrange and prepare for high intensity testing campaigns, including coordinating travel plans for yourself and other team members as required.

Support with data collection, recording and reporting from the high intensity testing campaigns.

Assist the data managers with creation of data and reports in data systems such as REDCap.

Excellent time management skills, with an ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working

Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period

Access to lifelong learning and career development

Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

National and International Criminal history checks

Entitlement to work and ID checks

Working With Children Checks

Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration

Verification of relevant qualifications

Verification of relevant professional membership

Employment history and reference checks

Financial responsibility assessments/checks

Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. In order to be considered for this role, Skills and Experience as stated on PD need to be addressed. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Tuesday 17th March before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.