Full time, fixed term role for 12 months Exciting opportunity to join the School of Medical Sciences and work within the NSW Brain Tissue Resource Centre (Human Brain Bank) Base Salary from $86,511 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. The NSW Brain Tissue Resource Centre (BTRC) is a specialised research facility located in the Charles Perkins Centre. The primary aim of the BTRC is to collect and store human post-mortem brain tissue that has been clinically and pathologically characterised to facilitate a wide range of research into neurological and psychiatric disorders, including alcohol addiction. The Project and Administration Officer will play a key role in supporting the BTRC and the associated brain donor program, Using our Brains. This is an established donor program that is looking to launch a next stage recruitment drive to the wider community including those with alcohol addiction, diseases of ageing, as well those who are ageing well. The role also involves working with our stakeholders such as funeral and transport services, local health and pathology services to facilitate brain donation. The role involves the successful execution of strategic, proactive, multi-faceted communication approaches to impart knowledge, build and extend effective channels of communication and leverage collaborations across sectors to improve outcomes for affected Australians. Your key responsibilities will be to: support recruitment and retention of brain donors by promotion of program to the general public, advocacy groups, clinicians and local health authorities and management of social media accounts coordinating enrolment and characterisation of brain donors. manage project data and supports analysis and development of reports build relationships and manages communications with BTRC stakeholders undertakes ad-hoc research projects and support other activities. About you a health or science-related background with an interest in research fantastic interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with often sensitive matters an understanding of ethical and privacy requirements of health-related research excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies strong analytical and problem solving skills experience in data management and maintenance proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders a valid driver’s license ability to participate in an on-call roster outside regular hours a background in neuropsychiatric or neurological research or clinical practice is desirable but not essential To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. 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