Administration Officer (Lvl 6) – Research and Ethics - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $80,340.91 - $82,240.21 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ597700
Application Close Date: 31/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 03/09/2025 - 10/09/2025
Contact Details: Rachel Goldrick – 0484 595 642 | rachel.goldrick@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SWSLHD Research Directorate as an administrative officer. This role is responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Ethics and Research Governance team, as well as the Human Research Ethics Committee.
What You'll Be Doing
The Administrative Officer Research and Ethics provides high level administrative support for the operation of the Research Ethics and Governance Unit of the Research Directorate. The Administrative Officer Research and Ethics works in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures for the smooth running of the Research Ethics and Governance Unit. These include the standard operating procedures, NSW Health policy directives, Privacy Act and any related or associated laws and policies.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Demonstrated high level administrative skills and previous clerical experience, including providing support tasks such as meeting scheduling, committee support, filing, database management and telephone call handling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrating a sound ability to work as part of a team.
Strong initiative and ability to solve problems with little direction.
Excellent computer skills including word processing and data base management along with demonstrating an ability to manage a high throughput workload and prioritise competing work demands whilst ensuring attention to detail.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Knowledge and understanding of the health and medical research.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
