Research Officer – National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) – ADELAIDE

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Work type:full time
Location:Other location
Categories:Clinical/Medical Research

• Employment Type: 12-month Fixed Term, Full Time (35 hours per week) with possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $82,818 – $93,711 + 17% Superannuation+ leave loading
• Location: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia, Adelaide, SA

(Travel in the field is required)

ABOUT NDARC, UNSW: The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney is a premier research institution, recognized internationally as a Research Centre of Excellence. The mission of NDARC is to conduct and disseminate high quality research to increase the effectiveness of treatment and intervention responses to alcohol and other drug-related harm. Further information about NDARC can be found at ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au

Why Your Role Matters: You will be instrumental in the day-to-day conduct of a world first clinical trial of a new medication for methamphetamine (‘ice’) use. You will be responsible for managing the trial at the Adelaide site, doing research assessments with trial participants, managing databases and biological samples, facilitating recruitment and administrative duties related to the trial (e.g., ethics approvals). You will be an employee of UNSW, based at the Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia, in Adelaide, and will work with a multi-disciplinary international team.

Further information about the trial can be found at https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/tina-trial

Who You Are:

• Completion of a degree or post-graduate qualification in psychology, nursing, social work or other relevant discipline and/or relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, time management and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong critical thinking and sound judgement when making decisions.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated administrative skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrated experience using data software (e.g., REDCap, SPSS, Stata, SAS or R).
• Exceptional record keeping skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organisational skills including the demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of data record keeping and a demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with (and/or negotiate with) research clients and other research teams.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical interviewing and assessment.
• Commitment to integrity and sensitivity in interacting with marginalised or at-risk populations and about sensitive issues, including in complying with ethical, legal, and policy requirements.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​.
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Successful applicants will be required to follow all policies and procedures of Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia’ and cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures.

How to Apply:

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online.

Applications should not be sent to the contacts listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Applications close:  Sunday 4 February before 11.30pm.

Get in Touch:

Associate Professor Rebecca McKetin ([email protected] )

Clinical Trial Coordinator, Lucy Saunders ([email protected] )

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:15 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:04 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time