Research Assistants for hire

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  • Most popular skills

    Microsoft Office
    7%
    Microsoft Excel
    6%
    Time Management
    5%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    39%
    Master's degree
    27%
    Doctorate
    27%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • Euromonitor International
    • Murdoch University
    • Hibernia College

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    13%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Research Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in AU: $87,321 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,472 – $103,782 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Research Assistant

    Blackwall, New South Wales

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeWhite CardFull Driver LicenceBachelor's Degree in NursingRCGConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+3 more

    Skills

    ResearchMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAccount ManagementCRM SoftwareCustomer Relationship Management

  • Research Assistant

    Mortdale, New South Wales

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IICertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)CPR CertificationHospitality Management

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareData EntryPractice Management SoftwareBest Practice Medical SoftwareGenie Health Software

  • Research Assistant and Project Officer

    Karawara, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationManual Handling

    Skills

    CAD SoftwareCADSolderingMechanical AssemblyAssemblyMicrosoft Office

  • Lifeguard, Aquatic Supervisor and Creche Assistant

    Perth, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBusinessNational Police CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsGroup WorkWriting SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsProductivity Software

  • Research Project Lead

    Sydney, New South Wales

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIINational Police Check

    Skills

    Clinical ResearchResearchStatistical SoftwareRData Analysis SkillsData Analytics

  • Project Assistant (Research)

    St Peters, New South Wales

    Licenses & certifications

    Student MentoringFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckMentoringMentoring and Peer Support Experience in Educational SettingsWorking with Students

    Skills

    Statistical SoftwareElectrophoresis EquipmentMATLABLaboratory ProceduresElectrophoresisCell Culture

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What skills do research assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a research assistant include: microsoft office, microsoft excel and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for research assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for research assistants include: Working with Children Check, First Aid Certification and CPR Certification.

What are some job titles related to research assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to research assistants include: research project lead, project assistant (research) and research assistant and project officer.

What level of education is common for a research assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a research assistant in Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a research assistant?

Most research assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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