Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term 18-month role Lead and support impactful research initiatives, grant acquisition, and advanced data management in a Research Support role Base Salary $108,557 - $118,267 (pro-rata) 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join a dynamic research environment as a Research Support Officer, where you'll play a key role in driving research initiatives, securing grants, and implementing advanced data management tools. Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to support research documentation and provide strategic advice, while collaborating with stakeholders to resolve complex challenges. Your key responsibilities will be to: Guide research priorities and direction in alignment with university and NSW Health objectives, working across key sites including St Leonards and Camperdown lead the development and implementation of innovative research methodologies, data management systems, and documentation practices build and manage effective partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance research impact and collaboration champion best practice in research quality, compliance, and dissemination, including publications and reporting support team communication and stakeholder engagement, contributing to research that strengthens patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) promote a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment while addressing risks and supporting continuous improvement. About you Master’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Epidemiology or Health Services Research strong analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience managing, reporting, and disseminating research data proficiency in research software, databases, and computer applications, with excellent numeracy and attention to detail effective planning, organisation, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a research environment proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academic and technical staff demonstrated experience in research administration and fostering collaborative relationships across complex organisations experience in team leadership and people management, including performance development and supporting teams through change. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply 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, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 25 May 2025 11:59 PM
