Research Officer – UNSW Innovation Hub

Full Time (35 hours per week) – Contract until 31 December 2027. Remuneration: Level 6 $108,021–$115,233 (depending on experience) with 17% super and leave loading. Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid).

About UNSW

UNSW is a leading university and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. The Innovation Hub brings people, ideas and expert knowledge together to tackle complex societal challenges through design‑led methodologies. The Research Officer supports research and innovation projects that create meaningful impact across the University.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct literature reviews and qualitative research, synthesising findings into clear, evidence‑based insights.
- Support the creation of academic outputs including journal articles, reports, ethics applications, grant submissions and stakeholder‑facing materials.
- Coordinate research activities, timelines, documentation and administration to ensure project delivery.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data, with an emphasis on interpreting qualitative insights.
- Maintain research databases, manage data quality and support project evaluation.
- Build relationships with researchers, industry partners and stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of design‑led research and innovation projects from planning to completion.
- Facilitate workshops, co‑design sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.

Who You Are

- A degree in design or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.




- Strong skills in literature reviews, academic writing and synthesising qualitative research findings.
- Excellent written communication skills, producing high‑quality reports, publications and stakeholder materials.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- A collaborative approach, excellent interpersonal skills, confident working independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
- Comfortable using digital research and collaboration tools such as Miro, Qualtrics and AI‑enabled platforms.
- Exposure to design‑led methodologies such as design thinking, co‑design or participatory research.
- Experience supporting research or innovation projects in project‑based environments.
- Experience supporting workshops, stakeholder engagement and team-oriented project activities (not essential).

Benefits

- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Extra 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff.

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