Job no: 543884
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support, Research Infrastructure
Research Officer (Faculty of Medicine and Health)
- Employment Type: Continuing, Full – time (35 hours a week)
- Remuneration: $108,021 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: Hybrid, Kensington, Sydney
About UNSW
UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
Details of the role
The Research Officer plays a key role in supporting research projects as part of the multidisciplinary Research Support team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and proactive professional to support high-quality research across a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives. As a key point of contact for researchers across Schools, Centres and Institutes, you will assist in the effective management of pre- and post-award grant activities while contributing to strategic research initiatives, funding support programs, researcher development activities and collaboration opportunities. Working closely with researchers and key stakeholders, you will help facilitate the successful delivery of funded research, strengthen research capability and performance, and contribute to a vibrant, connected and high-performing research environment.
The position reports to the Research Development Manager and has no direct reports.
Some key skills required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Act as a liaison point for researchers from assigned Schools and/or Centres, or for equivalent roles at affiliated Medical Research Institutes and hospitals.
- Ensure that centralised University resources are activated to facilitate compliance with grant terms, mitigate risk, promptly resolve issues, and otherwise facilitate the smooth conduct of funded research.
- Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
- Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
- High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial information and monitor budgets.
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:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
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. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate #LI-FM1
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 15th November 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.
Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
