Research Assistant
Description
Research Assistant, Institute of Health Research
Fremantle Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.6), Fixed-term contract for 12 months
- Friendly and collaborative work environment
- Rewarding opportunity offering career development
- Level 4 from $73,993 + 14.5% super (pro-rata)
*1st July EA increase to, $76,583 + 15% superannuation.
About the university
We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney. With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
About the role
You will be responsible for supporting the Home2Health team with various with research projects including undertaking literature reviews, preparing presentation materials, updating databases, and other administrative activities. The Home2Health research team is based within the Institute for Health Research at the Fremantle campus. The team is involved in a wide range of research and evaluation, particularly focusing on reducing health inequalities for people experiencing homelessness and other social disadvantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Support research project activities, including preparation of research reports, ensuring information contained is correct and completed to a professional standard.
- Support the development of research projects, including literature reviews, preparing ethics applications, and drafting evaluation materials.
- Maintain clear notes and records of all work undertaken and make these available upon request.
- Comply with all other reasonable training and duties as identified by the line manager (or delegate).
- Comply with University policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Completion of a diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Previous experience in Academic writing (including referencing software packages).
- Currently undertaking a degree in appropriate area of study (e.g., health sciences, public health, biostatistics, allied health etc) is beneficial.
- Previous experience working in a research assistant role is beneficial, as is having worked with not for profit organisation.
Benefits
- Fitness Passport on offer.
- Generous training and development opportunities.
- Friendly and collaborative working environment.
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 1 July 2026
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, [email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.