Part-time (0.4FTE), 2-year fixed term role based in Taree, NSW Exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Assistant Base Salary from ($80,037 - $84,568) pro rata 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking to hire a Research Assistant for the Community Paediatrics Research Group.The group is part of the Central Clinical School. The group, led by Professor Susan Woolfenden, includes a diverse team of researchers committed to conducting studies that help children and their families. We are a respectful and driven team that aims to carry out important research with the goal of enhancing knowledge, clinical practices, and care models, focusing on: • research to enhance child health, well-being, and development • building equitable health systems in the community • studying health disparities and outcomes using epidemiological data In this role, you will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including the university, community partners, and families, to help evaluate our partner site, First Steps Count (FSC) in Taree, NSW. You will connect with families of children under three years old in Taree. You will be willing to learn how to assist with recruitment for research, submitting ethics applications, collecting data, and ensuring our practices are culturally safe and respectful. Our partners include community organizations, Biripi ACMC, academic and non-academic collaborators, and families. You will receive guidance and support from our Community Paediatrics Research Group, our research associate in Taree, FSC, and the Aboriginal Community Consultation Group (ACCG). This position is ideal for those who are passionate about understanding and tackling health issues. This is a role for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and dynamic environment and the robust administrative, ethical and governance tasks that support research. This position is an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. If you identify as an Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander person, please include a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality to your application. About you a commitment to working in a strengths-based, culturally safe model experience in working both independently and as part of a team willingness to work in an and contribute to an academic, research-based work place.high level of interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. 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. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. 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, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@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 15 June 2025 11:59 PM
