Research Officer – National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) – Townsville based

Research Officer – National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) – Townsville based

• Employment Type: 12-month Fixed Term, Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Remuneration: $82,818 - $93,711 + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Townsville Hospital and Health Services, Townsville, QLD

(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, recognised 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 Townsville 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 Townsville Hospital and Health services, in Townsville, and will work with a multi-disciplinary international team.

Further information about the trial can be found at www.tinatrial.info

Who You Are:

• A degree in psychology, nursing, social work or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, time management and communication skills
• Confidence managing databases and ideally experience in REDCap or similar
• Ability to liaise effectively with people from different disciplines and backgrounds
• Commitment to integrity and sensitivity in interacting with marginalised populations
• Current driver’s licence.

Benefits and Culture:

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

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• 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.

A copy of the Position Description with further details can be found at JOBS@UNSW

Successful applicants will be required to follow all policies and procedures of the Townsville Hospital and Health services and cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures.

How to Apply:

If this position interests you, please click Apply Now and submit your CV or Resume and a Cover Letter briefly addressing the criteria listed under “who you are”. (Please note applicants must have full-time work rights in Australia.)

Submit your application online before Monday May 13 at 11:55pm

Get in Touch:

Associate Professor Rebecca McKetin ([email protected])

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

Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.

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.