Northern Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ680711

Occupation

Administration and Clerical

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Sydney - North/North West

Salary Information

$82337.78 - $84205.25

Closing date

14 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Research Assistant

Come and the dynamic Renal Trials team at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) as a Research Assistant, assisting the team to provide cutting-edge research, transforming kidney care. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to assist the trials team in a collaborative, patient-focused environment at one of Australia’s premier health institutions.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 1 September 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5

Remuneration: $41.53 - $42.47

Hours Per Week: 23

Requisition ID: REQ680711

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday.

We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.



We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Renal Department - Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards.

What you'll be doing The Nephrology Research Assistant will work as member of the nephrology clinical trials team and participate in the collection and management of data for clinical trials. As a member of a Research Unit, the research assistant will, under supervision, have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect care (within professional scope) and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the department, in accordance with the

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Valuable Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/9 and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods

Need more information? about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Stevenson on [email protected] or 0457 567 627.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 14 August 2026

📌 Research Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney