- Provide technical, operational, and administrative support to the Digital Health Manager and Clinical Trials Services Manager to support the research activity and requirements for the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC)
- Utilise your excellent interpersonal and research administration skills to support project delivery
- Full time fixed term for 12 months (with a potential for extension) with a base salary of $79,717+ 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) celebrates a research approach that thinks and acts flexibly, aims to do more with less, embraces technology in health care, sees co-design and partnership as necessities for translation and impact, and consistently views its activities through the lens of value and equity. Their aim is to create, evaluate and apply innovative clinical and digital health approaches to reduce the burden of cardiometabolic and other chronic conditions. Their core values are innovation, frugality, co-design, and value-based care.
We are seeking a Research Administration Officer to support maintenance of project documentation related to research studies, lead patient/participant contact involving scheduling appointments and collecting data directly from participants (through surveys, interviews, case report forms) and be expected to coordinate the activities across multiple research projects to ensure each project runs smoothly.
The role is based at Westmead, and the incumbent will be expected to maintain a presence on-site.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- recruit patients for research study including digital health and drug trials
- maintain multiple trial master files with regularly sorting and organisation of files, and maintain all necessary records/documentation in a timely and concise manner
- independently compile research reports, drawing data from a variety of sources within and outside of the research team. Prepares charts, graphs, and tables for presentations or inclusion in reports
- support coordination of grant applications, ethics submissions, and reporting to HREC and Governance bodies
About you
To be successful in this role, you have:
- demonstrable exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
- exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team
- the ability to take initiative and innovation in approach
- strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
- a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- experience in a research and or clinical trial environment (desirable).
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
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
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
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