NeuRA is committed to recruiting, training and retaining researchers, students and staff of the highest calibre.

What started in 1990 as discussion around a kitchen table between four scientists has now become a 300-person strong institute with 28 research groups and purpose-built facilities. Based in the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, Sydney, we support the most passionate scientists leading the most promising research and maintain a steadfast commitment to recruiting, training and retaining researchers, students and staff of the highest calibre.

NeuRA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.

All current vacancies are advertised on this page. If you are interested in a career or studying at NeuRA, please review the information and list of opportunities below. We look forward to hearing from you!

For general enquiries please contact hr@neura.edu.au.

Our values


These are the values by which we live and work:

Impact

We do things that matter to the world

Openness

We are outward-looking and work on projects much bigger than ourselves

Excellence

We are rigorous and set high standards in all that we do

Integrity

We are honest with others and with ourselves

Inclusion

We are respectful and inclusive with colleagues and partners

Current career opportunities


Executive Assistant (Part-time, 21 hours per week)

Overview of the Organisation

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leading independent medical research institute whose vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research. NeuRA has world-class research facilities and is based at Randwick in Sydney.

Overview of the Role
We're looking for a part-time Executive Assistant (days negotiable) to support our leadership team. This dynamic role involves managing a variety of administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and effective communication within the organisation.

Responsibilities of the Role

In this role, you'll be responsible for diary management, coordinating internal and external meetings and working closely with the leadership team to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and priorities.  You'll also draft and respond to communications on behalf of leadership.  You'll support key committees, preparing meeting papers and minutes, and ensuring follow up of committee action items and deadlines.  You'll work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation including Professional Services, Research, and Fundraising teams.  You'll also support planning and executing internal and external events.

Key Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you'll have great administration, communication and interpersonal skills, and thrive in an executive support environment. You'll have great IT skills including MS Office and Teams/Zoom.  You'll be experienced in handling confidential information and your attention to detail will be on-point!  Previous experience working in an academic environment would be a definite plus.

How to Apply
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please see the role description

Please see the role description

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via seek.com.au.

Apply via Seek here

Please note that applications will not be accepted via other mediums i.e. email.

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.

NeuRA’s Values
Here at NeuRA, understanding the science of the brain and nervous system is our life’s work. We are passionate about deepening our understanding of how the brain works, and finding better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat neurological disease, mental illness and injury. Research provide the power to cure, change and save lives – and we won’t stop while there are still diseases to fight.

IMPACT – OPENNESS – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – INCLUSION


EEO and Right to Work Statement 
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices. 

Acknowledgement of Country
NeuRA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, and extends respect to all Elders past, present, and emerging.Â