Research Assistant
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.
Join a cutting-edge cardiac research team! Coordinate impactful projects, work with innovative technologies, and grow your research career!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1
Remuneration: $33.26 - $39.75per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides comprehensive healthcare services to a wide range of communities, with a commitment to improving health outcomes for the people of western Sydney. Westmead is a cornerstone of this vision, offering state-of-the-art services and research opportunities.
- WSLHD serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Westmead is a major tertiary referral facility with multiple specialized services.
- $1 billion infrastructure project is transforming the Westmead Precinct.
- The precinct will be one of Australia's largest health, education, and research hubs.
- Strong research ties to Western Sydney University and University of Sydney.
- Conveniently located near Parramatta, with easy access via tram and train.
What you'll be doing
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a researcher to join the Cardiology Department and support cutting-edge cardiac ultrasound research. Ideal for a researcher with some experience looking to grow in the field. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on both human and animal studies, coordinating existing and new projects. In this role you will:
- Coordinate cardiac ultrasound research projects in the Cardiology Department.
- Assist with current ongoing research projects and new studies.
- Contribute to impactful work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Pathology or Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations.
Selection Criteria:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced computing skills and experience in using scientific and statistical programs including performing literature searches and using End Note for creation of references.
- Demonstrated previous clinical / non-clinical research experience.
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise own and if relevant teams work load and to meet specific research milestones and deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental protocols including willingness to work with animal experiments.
- Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving skills.
Requisition ID: REQ560963
Applications Close: 21st April 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Jennifer Pham on Jennifer.pham1@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
