Project Officer – Clinical Research Unit

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Work type:part time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Administration, Research Administration support, Project Management

Project Officer – Clinical Research Unit

• Employment Type: Part-time (28 hours per week)
• Duration: Fixed term contract until 31 Dec 2025
• Remuneration: $96,960 – $103,434 Full time equivalent + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

UNSW Medicine & Health has established the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) to connect infrastructure, experience, and expertise available within UNSW and its affiliated groups to support investigator-initiated clinical research throughout the UNSW networks.

Why Your Role Matters:

As the Project Officer, you will be responsible for administrative and tracking support for clinical research projects that are conducted in partnership with CRU. You will also support CRU team to ensure efficient delivery of CRU strategy and operations.

You will primarily support the Operations Director and Program Operations Lead with CRU administrative matters and the Project Manager for project matters but will work closely with all CRU team members and others across designated tasks.

The position reports directly to the Project Manager and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of clinical trial processes and ICH/GCP guidelines desirable.
• Relevant demonstrated experience in a clinical research environment desirable.
• Strong general administration skills and experience.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Highly proficient computer literacy skills, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft suite of products.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives, and documentation.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 17th March at 11:55pm. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:26 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:17 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time