The George Institute

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

• Casual Opportunities Available
• Approximately 5 month period of 20 hours minimum per week (Monday-Friday)
• $32.40 per hour

The Opportunity: 

We currently have an opportunity for 15 x Casual Field Data Collector’s to support the ongoing development of the Branded Food Database.

As a Field Data Collector, you will be responsible for collecting and uploading data from packaged food and alcohol products.  This work will be conducted in-store across multiple supermarkets and retailers within the Sydney metropolitan area.

Using a mobile data-collection app, you will be responsible for scanning and taking photos of product packaging to ensure accurate information is captured for research purposes.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Visit supermarket and alcohol retailers across Sydney
• Scan and photograph packaged food and alcohol products
• Upload collected data via a dedicated mobile application
• Follow data quality and consistency guidelines

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Knowledge of packaged food and alcohol products
• Own or have access to an iOS or Android smartphone
• Are comfortable using mobile apps and taking clear photos
• Have strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and experience working within a team environment
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Able to travel between stores within the Sydney metro area
• A proven interest in research and/ or nutrition will be considered advantageous

Due to the role requirements taking place in alcoholic retailer stores, you must be 18+ to be eligible to apply for this position.

The closing date for applications is 06 March 2026.   

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 
The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Please visit our website for more on The George: https://www.georgeinstitute.org/

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) 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. 

Your Career at The George Institute

• Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

• Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

• Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

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 people 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