Field Data Collector

Job No: GEORGE852
Location: Barangaroo, Australia

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about nutrition?

We are seeking 15 enthusiastic Field Data Collectors to join our team on a Casual basis for an approximate 5 month period.

Casual Hourly Rate of $29.33 to $31.23 per hour (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities)

Our Field Data Collectors are responsible for collecting and uploading data from nutrition information panels of food and alcohol products in-store at multiple supermarkets and alcohol retailers in Sydney metropolitan area to the George Institute Branded Food Database.

This role is required for a minimum of 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday) from 7am to 7pm.

Occasional Saturday work may be required from time to time.

 

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

Field Data Collectors will be required to use an iOS or Android smartphone to scan and take photos of packaged food products using a data collection phone-application.

  • Take photos of food and alcohol packaging in supermarkets using a data collection phone application
  • Upload data to George Institute Branded Food Database
  • Food product name and barcode matching, checking and validation

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

Essential

  • Good knowledge of packaged food and alcohol products
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.
  • Good interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
  • Good attention to detail and strong focus on quality of work.

Desirable

  • Passion/experience in Nutrition or Research
  • Experience working with Google Sheets

An age restriction of 21 and over does apply for these positions as there is a requirement to gather data from alcoholic retailers

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 February 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 
 

   

Please apply now!

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 

  

 

 

 

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