Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Casual
• 1-2 months
• Make a leading contribution on a global scale
• Fantastic culture

We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference! We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Division.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Research Assistant who will be responsible for conducting health questionnaires as well as providing blood pressure checks in conjunction with community health screening events hosted by another healthcare provider.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct blood pressure screening for community members as part of May Measurement Month (MMM), in conjunction with an external healthcare provider.
• Travel to various sites within Sydney Metropolitan area to conduct these checks.
• Conduct a health questionnaire as per the MMM research protocol.

Our successful candidate has/is:

• Currently studying or have completed a relevant degree in health or medical sciences
• Willingness to travel within Sydney Metropolitan area for screening events
• Current driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Desirable: Experience in healthcare setting and experience in people-facing roles e.g. sales, medical receptionist

For a more details, please see the attached Position Description for this role. 

About the George

The George Institute  (TGI) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health  

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work. 

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why the George?

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact