Research Associate

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

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Purpose-built location in the Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW   
• 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working environment

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $99,100 to $114,00 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: 
Research Associate will work within the NSW-based team at TGI to develop new flagship projects that advance sex and gender equity in health and medicine. The Research Associate will also contribute to ongoing national work, where appropriate and aligned with the Research Associate’s expertise, across the Centre’s five working groups (spanning preclinical research, health and social research, health delivery and translation, capacity building, and business translation).

 Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leading the development of a clearly defined research program within the Centre, building on the expertise of the Research Associate and the Centre’s existing portfolio of work. Initial projects may include:
  • Developing dissemination materials for sex and gender inclusion in health and medical curricula targeted at educators, building off the findings of the Centre’s recent national review of curricula.
  •  Assessing baseline sex and gender literacy amongst Australian health and medical students and developing and testing novel means of enhancing literacy.
  • Working with the TGI data science team to develop AI-based tools to measure sex and gender integration in research output over time to support the implementation of the NHMRC Statement.
• Synthesising literature and contributing to systematic reviews
• Writing academic manuscript(s) for peer reviewed publications
• Presenting (via webinars and conference symposia) on the topic of sex and gender equity in health and medicine to a wide range of audiences
• Assist in the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) submissions
• Contribute towards building future projects and grant applications
• Effectively produce and maintain project data.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare data for publications and reporting
• Regularly update study tracking tools and systems
• Manage effective communication with internal and external Centre staff and key stakeholders
• 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
• Completing PhD or master’s degree
• In-depth knowledge on the topic of sex and gender equity in health and medicine with a minimum of 2–3 years of experience in the field
• Experience in developing, conducting, and managing high-quality research projects
• Excellent written language communication skills and ability to draft a wide range of documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• 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 31 January 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