Academic Excellence Program Research Assistant

• Contract till the end of September 2024 with potential extensions (1-2 days per/week minimum)

• Excellent opportunity to work across multiple faculties gaining extensive experience and knowledge across the University

• HEO5.1 $57.08 per hour excluding Super

About the opportunity

Provides data analysis and reporting support to the Academic Excellence Program team, to assist co-design of the Academic Excellence Framework. This includes preparing relevant materials in collaboration with team members, and facilitating the efficient reporting of outcomes from each co-design focus. The incumbent will be expected to coordinate research activities associated with the Academic Excellence Framework co-design.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conducts data analysis, prepares reporting and carries out other research for the work area

• undertakes specific research activity as part of the Academic Excellence Program

• coordinates the development of reports for the work area

• supports the design of research work being undertaken in the work area

• provides research administrative support for the work area

• undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities

About you

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters

• 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 prioritise workload during busy periods

• experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in thematic analysis, literature review, preparation of reports and ethical use of data

• advanced skills data analysis, using statistical analysis tools, and reporting on research findings

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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.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

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Applications Close

Sunday 28 January 2024 11:59 PM