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Research Assistant


Company : University of Sydney


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Research Assistant role at University of SydneyJoin to apply for the Research Assistant role at University of SydneyGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by University of Sydney. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$86,000.00/yr - A$96,000.00/yrFull time fixed term until 30 June 2027Excellent Research Officer opportunity to work on the OCEAN study, a national study of the clinical activity of nurses, physiotherapists and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners working in Australian general practiceBase Salary $86,511- $96,863 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Occasions of Care Explained and ANalysed (OCEAN) tool is an online data collection platform used to collect and analyse clinical activity data from primary health care clinicians. This is a national study of the clinical activity of nurses, physiotherapists and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners working in Australian general practiceThis innovative research will involve data collection from general practice nurses, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners - the first data collected on clinical activity for these professions in primary care in Australia. The resulting dataset will create an important evidence base to assess the contribution of these non-medical professionals to the wider general practice team.This Research Officer position is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in primary care health services research. The successful applicant will support the OCEAN team primarily by ensuring basic data quality for data collected and will act as a key early point of contact for study participants.Your key responsibilities will be to:assist with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy, including responsibility for cleaning of the datasetsproduce reports on the clinical activity of individual participants, and send these to participantsliaise with individual participants about their involvement in the study and answering their questionsassist the analyst team in maintaining data security and integrity at all stages of the projectundertake basic analyses of the datacollaborate with researchers, clinical specialists, and affiliated partners to share findings and progressassist with the documentation process for research publications, from drafting to submission, and maintain comprehensive research recordscoordinate with the team to verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold regulationscontribute to the production of academic publications that arise from the studyad hoc duties as required under the project.About youBachelor degree level - Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Information Management and other disciplines also consideredstrong attention to detail - able to identify data errors through regular quality checks (data cleaning)demonstrated ability to be able to pick up new computer software systems easilybasic level reporting and analysis of dataexcellent written and verbal skills to enable efficient and effective communication via phone and emailexcellent organisational and time management skillsunderstanding of medical terminology is desirable (but not essential) for this roleexperience conducting scientific literary searches is desiredable to operate in a research intensive team environment and independently as required.Work RightsYou 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 checksYour 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 statementAt 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 applyApplications (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 Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au. The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Full time fixed term until 30 June 2027Excellent Research Officer opportunity to work on the OCEAN study, a national study of the clinical activity of nurses, physiotherapists and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners working in Australian general practiceBase Salary $86,511- $96,863 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Occasions of Care Explained and ANalysed (OCEAN) tool is an online data collection platform used to collect and analyse clinical activity data from primary health care clinicians. This is a national study of the clinical activity of nurses, physiotherapists and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners working in Australian general practiceThis innovative research will involve data collection from general practice nurses, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners - the first data collected on clinical activity for these professions in primary care in Australia. The resulting dataset will create an important evidence base to assess the contribution of these non-medical professionals to the wider general practice team.This Research Officer position is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in primary care health services research. The successful applicant will support the OCEAN team primarily by ensuring basic data quality for data collected and will act as a key early point of contact for study participants.Your key responsibilities will be to:assist with data collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and accuracy, including responsibility for cleaning of the datasetsproduce reports on the clinical activity of individual participants, and send these to participantsliaise with individual participants about their involvement in the study and answering their questionsassist the analyst team in maintaining data security and integrity at all stages of the projectundertake basic analyses of the datacollaborate with researchers, clinical specialists, and affiliated partners to share findings and progressassist with the documentation process for research publications, from drafting to submission, and maintain comprehensive research recordscoordinate with the team to verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold regulationscontribute to the production of academic publications that arise from the studyad hoc duties as required under the project.About youBachelor degree level - Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Information Management and other disciplines also consideredstrong attention to detail - able to identify data errors through regular quality checks (data cleaning)demonstrated ability to be able to pick up new computer software systems easilybasic level reporting and analysis of dataexcellent written and verbal skills to enable efficient and effective communication via phone and emailexcellent organisational and time management skillsunderstanding of medical terminology is desirable (but not essential) for this roleexperience conducting scientific literary searches is desiredable to operate in a research intensive team environment and independently as required.Work RightsYou 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 checksYour 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 statementAt 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 applyApplications (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 Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au. The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Desired Skills and ExperienceBachelor degree level - Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Information Management and other disciplines also consideredstrong attention to detail - able to identify data errors through regular quality checks (data cleaning)demonstrated ability to be able to pick up new computer software systems easilybasic level reporting and analysis of dataSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionAdministrativeIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Sydney by 2xGet notified about new Research Assistant jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia $83,000.00-$83,000.00 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoResearch Assistant - Ramaciotti Centre for GenomicsSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia $61,500.00-$70,000.00 1 week agoTemporary Full Time Nutrition and Dietetic Allied Health AssistantRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoTemporary Full Time Nutrition and Dietetic Allied Health AssistantRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoResearch Analyst Graduate Program - January 2026Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 hours agoWestmead, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoTechnological & Applied Studies (TAS) AssistantSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoPostdoctoral Researcher in Chemical BiologySydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoAudio Algorithm Researcher - Immersive Intelligent2025 TAS Teacher (Technology) - Temporary Part-TimeStrathfield, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoInsights Lead - Client Engagement and Research (Melbourne/ Sydney)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$110,000.00-A$130,000.00 3 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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