Research Officer

Job Description:

• Role title: Research Officer

• Role type: Max-term Full-time (1 Year)

• Role grade: HSM Level 1

• Department and location: Blood Stem Cell and Cancer Research Program

• Salary: $87813 - $116824 (Pro-rata) Super Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.

About the role

• Play an active role in cutting-edge research within the Blood Stem Cell and Cancer Research Program investigating how biological ageing impacts haematopoietic stem cells and contributes to haematological disease.

• Design perform and drive high-quality cellular and molecular biology experiments including cell functional assays and flow cytometry as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team of leading scientists and clinicians.

• Contribute to the discovery and characterisation of genes and somatic mutations in blood disorders translating experimental findings into impactful reports publications and presentations.

• Support and contribute to the development of competitive research funding and grant applications helping to advance and sustain an innovative research program with clinical relevance.

• Uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity by ensuring all work is conducted safely efficiently and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice institutional policies and health and safety requirements while supporting broader program objectives as directed by the Research Program Head or delegate.
  

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in biological science medical science or a related discipline.

• Proven laboratory experience in haematological cell functionality assays including techniques such as iPSC-based models.

• Well-developed communication organisational and interpersonal skills with strong computer literacy; experience in writing research papers ethics applications and research grants is desirable.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced research environment and a willingness to supervise and support students.

• Personal integrity and a demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincents Health Australia.

Why work at St Vincents

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
  

About the Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR)
In this role you will be based at the St Vincents Research Precinct in Darlinghurst one of Australias leading centres for medical discovery and innovation.

• A vibrant inner-city location surrounded by cafés galleries theatres and green spaces.

• Part of a thriving research ecosystem home to the Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR) the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

• Seamless connections with St Vincents Hospital Sydney giving researchers direct opportunities to translate discoveries into improved patient care

• Strong partnerships with leading universities offering a rich environment for collaboration education and career development

• A culture that combines world-class science with St Vincents mission of compassion service and improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities
  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 30 January 2026.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

For more information or a copy of the position description contact

Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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