Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $72, $73,940.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ608123
Application Close Date: 19/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 22/10/2025 – 29/10/2025
Contact Details: Sheryl Jones– |
About the Opportunity
Support clinical trials and research projects that directly contribute to improving cardiovascular health outcomes in the community.
Work closely with Principal Investigators, Research Coordinators, the Director of Research, and the Cardiology Business Manager in a supportive and professional team.
We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organised, tech-savvy, and passionate about supporting research excellence. Strong communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality are essential.
What You'll be Doing
To provide secretarial duties of a complex and technical nature in support of the Cardiology administrative and research teams as well as the Director of Research, and to act as a main point of contact for Principal investigators/co-applicants and sponsors of clinical trials.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative and secretarial support in a research or clinical environment, including meeting coordination, preparation of TESL applications, and the formatting of complex
documents such as grant applications, ethics submissions, and scientific manuscripts.
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including Principal Investigators, sponsors, and internal departments, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
* Proficiency in using a variety of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office, databases, and hospital-specific systems such as Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and HealthRoster, to support research administration, financial tracking, and data management.
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
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At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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