Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. Full Time Opportunity Purpose-built location in the Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office) This is an Identified Position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person Pro-Rata Salary Range of $85,600 to $98,400 Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities). Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900. (more information provided below). The Opportunity: Our Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program at The George Institute drives meaningful and ethical research and advocacy to transform the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples and communities. Guunu-maana is led through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing to generate evidence that privileges Indigenous knowledges through actions that empower communities and people. We are seeking a Research Assistant to be an integral part of our Guunu-maana (Heal) team supporting the delivery of multiple Aboriginal health research projects. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Assist with report writing Assist in the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Governance submissions Conduct data collection under limited supervision Effectively produce and maintain project data. Assist with data analysis and prepare data for publications and reporting Regularly update study tracking tools and systems Manage effective communication with internal and external study staff and key stakeholders Adhere to all study protocols and participate in protocol training sessions as required Adhere to safety policies and study SOPs, as outlined by The George Institute Adhere to the workplace policies and procedures of individual hospital study sites, as required Attend study team meetings and appropriately represent The George Institute and the study at all times while located at clinical sites Other tasks as directed by the senior team For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate Knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture and community protocols Be willing to complete a PhD or Master’s degree in the future Excellent written language communication skills Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to organise, take initiative and follow up independently Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the Internet Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities Ability to work well within a research team and excellent interpersonal skills Strong focus on quality of work Hold an NSW drivers license The closing date for applications is 15 December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered. Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700 employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide. As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment. Your Career at The George Institute Not for Profit Salary Packaging Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information Flexible Working Arrangements We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role) Professional Development Support Employee’s of TGI recieve a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development. Employee Wellbeing Focus A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges. Global Collaboration and Impact Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work. We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Why The George? We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team. Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay Learning and career development opportunities Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact