About the opportunity
Join the Daffodil Centre, a partnership between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, dedicated to advancing cancer control and improving cancer outcomes through world-class research. In this Research Assistant role, you will support the Sun Wise study, a community-based research project focused on a novel melanoma prevention strategy. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you will contribute to participant engagement, study coordination and data management to help deliver impactful cancer prevention research.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
About You
You are a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with experience supporting research, health, or data-driven projects. You have strong communication skills and are committed to delivering high-quality work in a collaborative environment.
To be successful, you will have:
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: 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 and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Leah Edwards, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to leah.edwards@sydney.edu.au
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