Research Administration Officer

• Opportunity to work at the Westmead Applied Research Centre as a Research Administration Officer  

• Full time, fixed term for 12 months

• Base salary from $89,755 - $100, % superannuation

About the opportunity

The Westmead Applied Research Centre is seeking a Research Administration Officer who will provide administrative services and operational support to the Chief Investigators and their team to support the research activity and requirements for the work area. Assists with administrative duties of digital health projects including patient recruitment, ethics and governance applications, data collection and storage, payment of invoices and stakeholder communication. .

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assists with the recruitment of patients to the various projects

• assists with ethics and governance applications ensuring all requirements are satisfied and submitted appropriately using online systems and/or other necessary procedures under the guidance of the Chief Investigators / Other Investigators / Research Students

• provides professional administrative support and assists with all operations and administration activities

• provides administrative services and support for grants and finances in the group and associated / ongoing reporting for the work area

• strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing research collaborations and joint initiatives

• assists with the submission of finalised grant applications ensuring all requirements are satisfied and submitted appropriately using online systems and/or other necessary procedures under the guidance of the Chief Investigators / Other Investigators / Research Students

• undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• extensive experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applications

• training and experience in clinical research, including recruiting patients, carrying out qualitative interviews and analysis, data collection and storage,knowledge of the regulatory legislation surrounding clinical trials and associated protocols

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritize workload during busy periods.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: 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.

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

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