"Research Project Officer at The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health"

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that advances Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. You will work closely with a dynamic team of researchers and clinicians, supporting projects from administration and planning through to stakeholder engagement and reporting. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in research management, grant coordination, and data oversight while making a tangible impact in a collaborative, supportive, and culturally aware environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide general administrative support for research activities, including organising meetings and coordinating with researchers and clinicians.
• Assist in the preparation of research documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Support submission processes, ensuring compliance with guidelines and university requirements.
• Track and document research finances, preliminary grant applications, and purchasing/payment activities.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, address concerns and collaborate with the team to enhance relationships.
• Contribute to quality reporting, data accuracy, compliance initiatives, and workplace health and safety practices.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated interest in health and a passion for contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, stakeholders, and leaders.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including high-level writing, editing, and reporting.
• Proven experience in research management, administration, or coordination within health, higher education, or research-intensive environments.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a team of researchers and clinicians.

Click here to read the Faculty of Medicine and Health, First Nations Employment Brochure.

This position is targeted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents, if applicable.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au.