Research Assistant in Sydney

Exciting opportunity to apply your research skills and experience and develop your capabilities in a friendly and accomplished research team!

Salary Package: From A$86,087 (HEW Level 5) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Appointment type: Full-time, fixed term (35 hours per week) appointment until 30 June 2026.

Location: Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) at Macquarie University, North Ryde.

The Role:

The Australian Institute of Health Innovation is seeking a Research Assistant with a proven track record in providing a variety of research support to Senior Academics including literature reviews, assistance with grant submissions and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The successful applicant will work directly with Senior Academics and liaise with diverse research teams internal and external to the AIHI, including stakeholders from all areas of the health sector and health consumers.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience preparing ethics submissions, peer-reviewed publications, and other research outputs.
• Experience and understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while coordinating activities to meet tight deadlines.
• Thrive in fast-paced and dynamic work environments, with the ability to prioritise and adapt workloads as needed.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in public health, health services research, psychology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience, preferably conducted within a University or Medical Research Institute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets, presentation software, research software (e.g. EndNote), and word processing.
• Experience with statistical software such as SAS or SPSS, and/or coding qualitative data (e.g., using NVivo).
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated capacity to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in research project coordination and liaising effectively with research partners.

Note: This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations in line with requirements for obtaining contingent worker status at Western Sydney Local Health District. You may also have to satisfy Macquarie University that you meet all background checks (including criminal record and qualification checks).

*** Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Application Closing date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

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Flexible Work: At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.