Research Assistant at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

111237.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Construction, Database Management, Database Optimization, Research Management, Administration, Reporting, Data Dissemination, Research Environment Experience, Higher Education Sector Experience, Conference Management, Media Liaison, Project Management, Data Management, Documentation Management, Compliance Paperwork

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Part time (0.5 FTE), fixed term position until 18 December 2028. Located at the Camperdown Campus Exciting opportunity to engage with innovative research methodologies and oversee the comprehensive management of data Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Research Assistant will work closely with the main researchers on an exciting Discovery project examining the development of microbiome research. Your main focus will be database and project management. This is an opportunity to contribute to database development and project coordination. The Research Assistant will also nurture partnerships, manage research documentation and ensure impactful dissemination of research outcomes. Your key responsibilities will be to: optimise research capacity of the project, ensuring research goals are met create, manage and populate a database of primary research documents coordinate data management processes, ensuring thorough analysis and reporting streamline administrative processes, ensuring efficient management of research documentation, publications, and compliance paperwork assist with presentation and publication of research outcomes in online, traditional media and conference formats About you database construction, management and optimization research management and administration experience including reporting and disseminating data previous experience working in a research environment and preferably the higher education sector conference management and media liaison Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Feain, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 19 February 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will primarily focus on database and project management, working closely with researchers on a Discovery project concerning microbiome research development. Key duties include optimizing research capacity, creating and managing a primary research document database, coordinating data management, and streamlining administrative processes.