Company Description
Western Sydney University is a modern, world-class institution located in the heart of Australia's fastest growing and most economically significant region. With nearly 50,000 students, approximately 3,500 staff, and a network of campuses across Greater Western Sydney, Vietnam, and Indonesia, we are proud to be ranked among the top two per cent of universities globally.
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
Job Description
* Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position for 5 Years commencing in January 2026
* Based at Western's Hawkesbury Campus
* $112,718 to $136,180 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Research Project Manager to join the School of Nursing and Midwifery, working across the Disability, Chronic Conditions, and Oral Health Themes. Based primarily at our Hawkesbury Campus (with flexibility for other locations and hybrid arrangements), this role will lead research focused on improving oral health outcomes for people with intellectual disability living in the Sydney basin. Over a five-year period, you will manage projects using diverse methods, including arts-based approaches, cross-sectional surveys, intervention development, implementation, and evaluation. You will collaborate closely with people with intellectual disability, their families, disability services, policy makers, and a large multidisciplinary research team. The position also involves supervising research assistants on tasks such as data collection and analysis. This autonomous role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health equity and inclusion.
Your key responsibilities:
As Research Project Manager, you will oversee and execute research activities to ensure all aspects of the research process are delivered efficiently and effectively. This includes coordinating participant engagement, supervising research assistants, and working collaboratively with peer researchers with intellectual disability. You will develop data collection tools, conduct literature reviews, and manage both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The role involves preparing ethics applications, progress reports, and essential research documents such as online program manuals, recruitment materials, and protocol documents. You will manage research data for presentation and publication, contribute to high-quality outputs including journal articles and book chapters, and disseminate findings through conferences, seminars, and community forums. Additionally, you will build partnerships with external organizations, train and supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with document and data storage requirements using project management tools in line with University policy and legislative standards.
This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for 5 years based on the Hawkesbury Campus in Richmond, New South Wales. Travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
For further information, please refer to the Position Description linked here: Research Project Manager
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a passionate and driven researcher with a strong foundation in soil and plant microbiomes and a commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture. You'll bring:
* Must hold an Undergraduate or Masters degree/s in health and/or social sciences.
* Project management skills and experience working in the disability sector, including liaising with key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated research project skills, such as experience on funded research projects, or currently working toward a PhD in health or social sciences.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to build and maintain relationships with government departments, professional networks, agencies, and organisations.
Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $112,718 to $136,180 p.a. (comprising Salary of $95,248 to $115,074 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 14 December 2025.
Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Nathan Wilson, Professor, Director, HDR and Honours via email at [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted