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About the opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to provision of high-quality research support to the externally funded multi-agency clinical trial “The Optimal Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in General Practice study” (OPTIMAS-GP). Combating antimicrobial resistance is a global health priority. Reducing the potentially inappropriate use of antibiotics reduces antimicrobial resistance. The OPTIMAS-GP study will investigate the most effective means of implementing evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship activities in general practice surgeries.

This role will provide research assistance support and liaise with the broader multi-site research team as directed. In collaboration with the Launceston Clinical School’s Professor in General Practice this role will be responsible for the recruitment and support of Tasmanian general practice trial sites and will be based at the Launceston Clinical School.

What you’ll do:

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and troubleshooting at trial sites.
• Assist with qualitative data collection, analysis, monitoring and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with research staff in other trial sites and provide professional and timely advice, service and support to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide general research assistance support to the project team, including managing data quality, storage and access in accordance with relevant research and ethics policies and practices.
• Contribute to research project report and publications and other research project materials as required.

­What we’re looking for:

• A degree level qualification in a health-related area, along with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting research studies, including both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience preparing scientific and management submissions, ethics applications, and consumer/stakeholder engagement.
• Practical experience with the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs including at least intermediate level Excel expertise.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Research Assistant Level 1 and will have a total remuneration package of $97,342 pro rata comprising base salary of $83,198 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Jan Radford, Professor in General Practice, j.radford@utas.edu.au or on 0419 885 285.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501846 - Research Assistant.pdf

Applications close Monday, 5 January 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.