Research Associate

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

• Full Time Opportunity
• Health Translation Hub, Randwick, 2031  
• 2 Years Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working environment (2-4 days per week in the office)

This is an Identified Position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $99,100k Base to $114k 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). 

Work on exciting projects and make an impact on global health outcomes. We are looking for an Research Associate to join our organisation.  

The Opportunity:

Our Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program at The George Institute drives meaningful and ethical research and advocacy to transform the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples and communities. 

Guunu-maana is led through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing to generate evidence that privileges Indigenous knowledges through actions that empower communities and people.

Our successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Guunu-maana (Heal) Program by engaging directly with Aboriginal communities, researchers, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

The position involves working with young people under 18, coordinating project activities, contributing to report writing, and assisting with submissions to Human Research Ethics Committees and governance bodies. This position will be supported by our team, primarily made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, staff, and students at The George Institute.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide a consistent level of contribution to the research activities of the projects
• Assist with report writing and manuscript preparation
• Assist with the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Governance submissions
• Initiate and conduct research under limited supervision
• Contribute towards building future projects and grant applications
• Engage, consult and maintain collaborations with Aboriginal communities, researchers and Community Controlled Health Services
• Ensure that research being conducted is congruent with ethical guidelines for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Effectively produce and maintain project data.
• Regularly update study tracking tools and systems
• Manage effective communication with internal and external study staff and key stakeholders
• Adhere to all study protocols and participate in protocol training sessions as required
• Adhere to safety policies and study SOPs, as outlined by The George Institute
• Adhere to the workplace policies and procedures of study sites, as required
• Attend study team meetings and consistently represent The George Institute and the study in a professional and positive manner when engaging with communities. 

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Tertiary qualifications in a health, research, or related discipline
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience in writing or contributing to research papers
• Experience in research assistance or coordination of community-based health projects.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the Internet
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively in small teams and with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Experience in data interpretation, qualitative analysis and statistical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel

This is an Identified Position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person

In this position, the incumbent’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Before offering a role, The George Institute will request proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, confirming that the incumbent:

1. Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
2. Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
3. Is accepted by the Aboriginal community in which they live

The closing date for applications is 22 September 2025.   
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 

Benefits of a career at The George Institute 

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.  

• Competitive market salary and benefits
• Salary packaging (lowering your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay)
• Flexible working arrangements - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
• Being part of a global team, making an impact on global health outcomes
• A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs, steps challenges and more...

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 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 people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.