Role title: Senior Research Officer
Role type: Maximum term, part-time (22.8 hours per week), 6-month contract.
Role grade: Health Services Manager 1
Department and location: Psychiatry and Non-Prescription Drug and Alcohol Unit/ Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $87,813.00- $116,824 (pro-rata) + super +salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Assist with clinical research activities by collecting patient information, administering surveys, and performing clinical assessments in accordance with study protocols.
Monitor and track participant recruitment progress and longitudinal sample collection, including providing training to transplant patients on finger-prick blood collection procedures.
Maintain accurate research records by entering and managing data in REDCap while ensuring compliance with privacy, ethical, and organisational requirements.
Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, academics, and other healthcare professionals to support research projects, meetings, and the preparation of scientific reports and publications.
Contribute to a safe and collaborative workplace by completing assigned tasks accurately, following workplace health and safety requirements, and supporting the wider research team as required.
About you
PhD in Biomedical Science or a related discipline, with relevant experience in clinical or scientific research, particularly in areas related to frailty assessment.
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid Australian work visa.
Strong experience in accurate record keeping, including the development, maintenance, and management of research databases.
Proven ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and synthesise data for reports, presentations, and scientific publications, alongside a solid understanding of confidentiality and WHS principles.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 09 July 2026
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
