Description:
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Part Time Opportunity (0.4FTE - 2 Days per week)
- Purpose-built location in the Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW
- 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working environment
Pro-Rata Salary Range of $85,600 to $90k 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:
We are looking for a committed Research Assistant to support the Cancer Program’s research and advocacy work while managing the day to day administration needs.
We are seeking a focused driven Research Assistant who will assist with the project coordination and support the development of materials that inform advocacy and policy efforts.
Our successful candidate will help keep the centre running smoothly whilst working closely with researcher’s on meaningful, impact focused projects. There is an opportunity to progress into a PhD aligned with this work. If you are organised, curious and passionate about improving cancer outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collating study materials and drafting copy for peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the above work
- Provide administrative and technical support to study team
- Conduct literature searches and assist with the preparing of grant applications
- Assist with ethics applications and documentation
- Communicate with study sites and respond to queries
- Assist with study tracking and documentation
- Assist in the distribution of study documents to investigators
- Assist with planning and organising regular meetings
- Assist with the preparation of study-related presentation materials
- Maintain up to date participating centre’s information (including all contact details, contracts and reports)
- Data entry, ensuring data quality, accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data completion
- Preparing paperwork required by the study and any study materials
- Assist in managing effective communication with the key stakeholders (participants, clinicians and investigators)
- Assist with the preparation of reports and publications about the study as required
- Ad hoc project work as required
- As we are a global organisation, engage with colleagues and stakeholders in other regions relative to the responsibilities of the role, accommodating global time zones where required, to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here
Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate
- Tertiary qualifications in science or healthcare discipline
- Demonstrable experience in cancer research, global health research, or data linkage related to oncology
- Strong quantitative research skills
- Excellent written language communication skills and ability to draft a wide range of documents
- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to organise, take initiative and follow up independently
- Methodical and systematic, with good attention to detail
- 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.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position
The closing date for applications is 09 February 2026
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