Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW
- Fixed Term Contract ending 31 December 2026
- Hybrid working environment
Salary Range of $85,600.00 to $98,400.00 Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900. (more information provided below).
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support the research and advocacy work for one of our key trials as well as being responsible for various administrative responsibilities within the Nutrition Science team.
The Food Policy team focuses on addressing global food and nutrition issues through various quantitative and qualitative research methods including conducting clinical trials, utilizing large databases and collaborating with policy makers and commercial organisations. Its work focuses on generating high-quality evidence regarding the prevention of diet related diseases, with a strong commitment to implementing real changes in policies and practices within the food environment.
It is expected that this candidate will progress to complete a PhD related to this work.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collating study materials and drafting peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the above work
- Provide administrative and technical support to study team
- Conduct literature searches and assist with the preparing of grant applications
- Assist with ethics applications and documentation
- Communicate with study sites and respond to queries
- Assist with study tracking and documentation
- Assist in the distribution of study documents to investigators
- Assist with planning and organising regular meetings
- Assist with the preparation of study-related presentation materials
- Data entry, ensuring data quality, accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data completion
- Preparing paperwork required by the study and any study materials
- Assist in managing effective communication with the key stakeholders (participants, clinicians and investigators)
- Assist with the preparation of reports and publications about the study as required
- Ad hoc project work as required
- As we are a global organisation, engage with colleagues and stakeholders in other regions relative to the responsibilities of the role, accommodating global time zones where required, to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in science, healthcare or nutrition/dietetics discipline
- Experience in quantitative or qualitative research methodologies
- Excellent written language communication skills and ability to draft a wide range of documents
- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to organise, take initiative and follow up independently
- Methodical and systematic, with good attention to detail
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the Internet
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities
- Ability to work well within a research team and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong focus on quality of work.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health
The closing date for applications is 23 March 2026.
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 requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.
With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, we have over 1000 people with >400 projects in over 60 countries. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
What we do
- 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
For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.
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.
Your Career at The George Institute
Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation. You will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit www.smartsalary.com.au for more information
Flexible Working Arrangements: We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
Professional Development Support: Employee’s of TGI receive $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development
Employee Wellbeing Focus: A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges
Global Collaboration and Impact: Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries. All focused on improving global health outcomes
Why The George?
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.
- Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
- YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
- A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact
