• Part time (0.4FTE), fixed term contract for 3 years
  
• An exciting opportunity to be a part of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant - "A stronger voice for Australian patients and health consumers: toolkit for independence"
  
• Base Salary starting from $83, 384 (HEO 5) pa + 17% superannuation (Pro rata)
  

About the opportunity

The Sydney Pharmacy School is a globally recognised leading centre for pharmacy research and education. Our teams of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy, across a range of therapeutic areas.

The University is seeking to employ seeking a part-time Research Coordinator / Administration (HEO5) for a 3-year term to join the research team in the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant.

This position is linked to a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant: A stronger voice for Australian patients and health consumers: toolkit for independence.

This project's overarching aim is to identify how best to facilitate and support a strong and independent patient voice in Australian health policy through co-design of a 'toolkit' to assist patient groups navigate industry sponsorship arrangements. It follows on the joint consumer and academic 'Trust & Transparency' initiative: https://hcnsw.org.au/training-resources/resources/publications/consumer-pharmaceutical-industry-relationships-building-trust-and-transparency/

Working within the Evidence, Policy and Influence Collaborative (EPIC), under the supervision of Professor Barbara Mintzes, the incumbent will work closely with a broader team of project investigators based at the University of Sydney, Health Consumers New South Wales, Consumers Health Forum, Australian National University, Istituto Mario Negri (Italy), York University (Canada), University of Colorado (USA), and University of Bath (UK). This multi-disciplinary project involves close collaboration between consumer health organisations and academic researchers and the project spans the disciplines of epidemiology, bioethics, political science, law and sociology.

The time Research Coordinator/ Administration (HEO5) will be based within the Charles Perkins Centre within the Camperdown campus.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide general administrative assistance for research activities and organise relevant meetings
  
• support the submission process for articles and grant applications and adherence to relevant guidelines
  
• assist in the tracking and documentation of research finances and preliminary grant applications
  
• facilitate ongoing communication with a broad range of stakeholders, proactively addressing any concerns, and collaborating with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations
  
• coordinate with the team to produce quality reports, verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold regulations
  
• process regular purchasing and payment activities, ensuring timely and accurate invoice management, oversight of the budget, financial reporting and administration
  
• circulate of a regular informal research team newsletter and timelines
  
• assist with ethics applications, data extraction, duplicate coding for systemic reviews
  
• assist with recruitment and scheduling interviews.
  

About you

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  
• postgraduate qualifications - An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
  
• proven experience in supporting research and researchers in a research-intensive environment
  
• proven internal and external stakeholder management
  
• excellent interpersonal skills
  
• proven experience in a research-intensive environment
  
• experience in writing research applications and grant writing
  
• previous project management experience.
  

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Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply.

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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 Rachel Ann Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]. For discussion on scientific and technical aspects of the role, please contact Barbara Mintzes by email to [email protected].

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