Research Support Officer, School of Medicine, Sydney Campus, Part-time (0.5), fixed-term contract until 29 February 2028
Friendly and collaborative work environment. Rewarding opportunity offering career development. Level 5 from $87,594 + 14.50% super (pro‐rata).
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university serving more than 12,000 students across campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney. With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
About the role
You will provide administrative and research support to the Principal Investigator of the RespiPlus/Respicheck trial. Working alongside the primary care research team, you will help the research team develop and deliver a successful research program.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide research administrative support to the PI.
* Work alongside the research team at University of Sydney under the guidance of their Project Manager.
* Support the design of the RespiPlus/RespiCheck research trial.
* Conduct research activities associated with the research trial.
* Assist the PI in identifying, recruiting, and consenting to Pharmacy and General Practice sites for the trial.
* Administer the control and intervention arms of the trial appropriately and consistently to ensure compliance with the trial protocol.
* Arrange meetings with all stakeholders and ensure minutes, follow‐up, and action points are logged and monitored.
* Contribute to the research administration relevant to the clinical trial, including preparing ethics applications, reviews, or amendments to the trial protocol.
* Maintain confidential, accurate and detailed records consistent with high‐quality research.
* Assist other RespiPlus/RespiCheck team members to enhance the research trial objectives.
* Ensure education, audits (in Pharmacy) and GP academic detailing, data quality control, data governance and data analysis, reimbursements of participants, and reporting requirements are met.
* Work closely and collaboratively with the PI to oversee quality control and good governance of the research project.
* Work within the framework of ICH‐GCP guidelines, undertaking appropriate training and professional development to maintain compliance with national ethical human research standards.
* Report adverse events or protocol breaches promptly and consistently.
* Evaluate and report updates to the Trials National Manager and collaborators. This may include the presentation of educational material and information on the RespiPlus/RespiCheck trial.
* Contribute to research outputs, including conference presentations, literature reviews, systematic reviews, publications and research reports, liaising with co‐researchers and stakeholders.
* Develop strong and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Assist the PI and Research Team in preparing relevant information including progress reports and end‐of‐study reports.
* Prepare relevant adverse event reporting to HREC.
* Notify the HREC of any changes to the research personnel.
* Assist with other relevant administrative duties to meet the MRFF grant obligations.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* A degree qualification with subsequent relevant experience and/or education and training in Pharmacy, health science, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Clinical research experience, including recruitment and follow‐up of participants within a healthcare setting.
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated capacity to multitask and constructively solve problems with a degree of autonomy and accountability.
* Highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
* Demonstrated high level of computing skills, including competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, data analysis tools, web‐based systems and email.
* Proficiency in accurately recording, keeping, and analysing data generated from research.
* Ability to work efficiently within a busy environment and interact courteously with other employees.
Benefits
* Fitness Passport on offer.
* Generous training and development opportunities.
* Friendly and collaborative working environment.
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 24 April 2026
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a self‐declaration regarding Gender‐Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre‐employment process.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au. Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
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