Requisition ID: REQ705974

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $86,896.63 - $88,951.42 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)

Location: Research Directorate, Education Centre, Eastern Campus, 52 Scrivener Street Warwick Farm, NSW 2170

Applications close: 25/11/2026

Contact: Elham Beheshti - Director, Research and Partnerships on 02 8738 8305 | [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join the Research Development Unit within Research and Partnerships and play an important role in supporting and strengthening research activity across SWSLHD. This varied position provides high-level administrative, coordination and operational support across research development projects, programs and events, including the annual Health Beyond Research and Innovation Showcase.

The role supports grant administration, stakeholder communications, newsletters, funding and educational opportunity notifications, while developing and maintaining databases, registers and reporting systems to monitor research activity. Working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, universities, research institutes and other partners, the position also prepares high-quality reports, briefings, correspondence, presentations and meeting documentation, while contributing to continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working across Research Development and the broader Research and Partnerships Directorate.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate is highly organised, proactive and resourceful, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities, projects, events and deadlines. Strong coordination, project administration and information management skills are essential, together with the ability to maintain accurate databases, registers and records and translate information into clear, useful reports and business materials.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, strong relationship-building capabilities and confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic information management systems will support success in this role.Experience within health, research, university,



government or another complex organisation would be highly regarded; however, research experience or formal research qualifications are not required. For those ready to contribute to a collaborative workplace and support the growth of research across SWSLHD, we want to hear from you.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Tertiary qualifications in business administration, health administration, project management, communications, event management or a related field, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative, project and operational support in a complex organisation.
- Please provide an example of a complex project, event or piece of work you coordinated involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and deadlines. What was your role, how did you approach it, and what was the outcome ?
- Please describe a time when you identified an issue or opportunity and took the initiative to address it. How did you engage others, what action did you take, and what difference did it make?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences,



and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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