SCHN - Research Officer – Academic Department of Adolescent Medicine
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ555914
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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What you'll be doing
Research which improves health services for adolescents is the major focus of our program. The Research Officer will work as a researcher and project coordinator on a grant-funded implementation science project that focuses on digital psychosocial screening of adolescents in hospital emergency department settings. Working under the supervision of Chief Investigators, the Research Officer will be responsible for day-to-day project coordination duties, data collection, and data analysis. The research contribution of this position may involve assistance in literature reviews, ethics and funding applications, recruitment for studies, data collection, and manuscript preparation. The research officer will develop specific skills and capacity in adolescent health research and implementation science.
The position is based in Westmead and requires an ability to travel to hospital sites in Blacktown, Newcastle and Wollongong.
- A degree in adolescent health, psychology, public health, clinical research, or relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical/health research with an interest in Adolescent Health and/or implementation science and mixed-methods research.
- Experience in scientific writing, literature reviews and/or systematic reviews.
- Sound experience of research ethics and experience working to approved research protocols.
- Highly proficient computer knowledge and skills including word processing, data bases and scientific computer programs and the abilty to use/learn project management tools.
- Excellent organisational, communications and record management skills, with proven ability to build successful working relationships.
- Demonstrated experience in working cooperatively as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision when required.
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence which is valid in NSW (Class C licence or equivalent) and ability to travel as required.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanelle Wood on jeanelle.wood@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 1/03/2025
