UNSW Sydney 
Sydney, Australia Offer Summary
UNSW Sydney seeks a Senior Research Officer for Evidence Review within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship. This full-time, one-year fixed-term role focuses on evidence synthesis to improve cancer survivorship outcomes through systematic and scoping reviews. The position offers a Professional Level 7 salary of $118,483 per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Located in Kensington, Sydney, the role requires extensive experience in evidence synthesis methodologies and health sciences degrees. Candidates must hold unrestricted Australian work rights as visa sponsorship is unavailable. Responsibilities include literature review, data analysis, and contributing to policy briefs and grant applications. Applications close Wednesday, 11th November at 11:55pm, requiring submission of a resume and selection criteria document.
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Project Description
Position Summary
The Senior Research Officer (Evidence Review) contributes to high-quality research within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS) at UNSW, with a focus on evidence synthesis, translation and improving outcomes for cancer survivors. The role supports multidisciplinary research projects through the development, conduct and dissemination of systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, meta-analyses and other evidence syntheses that inform research, policy and clinical practice.
Working collaboratively with researchers, research leads and external stakeholders, the position undertakes comprehensive literature reviews, critical appraisal, data extraction, analysis and interpretation of research findings. The role contributes to research design, scholarly publications, technical reports, policy briefs, grant applications and the translation of evidence into meaningful outcomes across key areas of cancer survivorship, including behavioural and lifestyle interventions, person-centred care and precision survivorship.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong ability to take initiative, work independently and drive research ideas from concept through to delivery. They will bring demonstrated experience in literature reviews, evidence synthesis methodologies and research development, alongside strong analytical, critical thinking and project coordination skills. The role requires someone who can identify research opportunities, translate emerging ideas into well-defined research activities, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including pre-clinical through to translation and implementation. The position offers opportunities to contribute to impactful research and support evidence-informed improvements in cancer survivorship care, policy and practice.
The position reports to the Research Manager, supports the Centre Director, Research Leads and Senior Research Fellows, and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required:
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Wednesday 11th November at 11:55pm.
Please note: Applicants must submit a document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Skills & Experience section of the Position Description. Applications submitted without this document will not be considered.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.