Project Coordinator – Research Training Program
Job No:
GEORGE839
Location:
Barangaroo, Australia
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Full Time Opportunity
- Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)
Salary Range of $85k to $90k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our External Research Training Program. This role is an ideal opportunity for an early to mid-career researcher looking to translate their academic experience in a practical setting.
The Project Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating the research training program. Our successful candidate will be responsible for all program activities from start to finish, managing timelines and general day to day responsibilities ensuring the training programs run smoothly and efficiently.
For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here
Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate
Essential
- Background in research or PhD, including knowledge of topics such as study design, development of protocols and other documents, and clinical trials
- Experience in administrative support, project coordination, or a similar role.
- Ability to work effectively with the team during highly intense periods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and ambiguous situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously, in small teams, and with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Availability to be on-site when required, both domestically in Sydney and internationally.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position
Desirable
- Experience working with projects
- Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Fluent Mandarin speaker
To support your application, please address the following criteria in your cover letter:
- Experience in Research: Please detail your experience in clinical research or a related field.
- Administration Skills: Please provide detail of your previous administration experience such as project coordination or similar role
- Research Support: Please indicate your previous experience providing research support
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
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.
About the George
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.
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health
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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 adults 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