Research Officer

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Research Officer

Job no: 523139

Work type: Full Time

Location: Royal Perth Hospital

Categories: Research support

• Work at the forefront of cardiometabolic research improving cardiovascular outcomes.
• Join a high-performing, research team with opportunities to build advanced clinical trial skills and contribute to impactful publications and projects.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA Medical School is a large School within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. This position is based at the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation campus. A core priority is medical and clinical research in the area of neurovascular hypertension and sympathetic nervous system activation in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

About the opportunity

• Provide support in performance of clinical research studies in association with health professionals such as medical practitioners and other nurses.
• Ensure high quality of research documentation and data acquisition for clinical studies.
• Perform routine experimental procedures in one or more areas of work, such as clinical research but also biochemistry, haematology, histology, microbiology or serology.

About you

• Degree in nursing or Health Science degree / Bachelor of Science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the conduct clinical research e.g. ICH-GCP Guidelines.
• Ability to perform routine clinical trial procedures in accordance with research protocols e.g. venepuncture, clinical assessments, laboratory sample processing, assistance with cardiovascular and neurovascular research techniques.
• Ability to work independently and work as part of a team, show initiative and take a responsible role in a clinical research team.
• Relevant nursing and/or clinical experience in research environment.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description: PD - Research Officer 523139.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Derrin Brockman at derrin.brockman@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 5 May 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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