"Research Officer"

• Research Officer to Contribute to high-impact projects that shape public health policies and practices
• Casual contract until 2025
• HEO6 Step 1 $68.08 per hour excluding Superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Officer to join our dynamic team within the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Clinical School. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in conducting research studies, including data collection, analysing data, and disseminating findings to stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape public health policies and practices. Postgraduate students in public health, health sciences, nursing, medical, or allied health are encouraged to apply. You will have the opportunity to develop your research skills, undertake qualitative data analysis, and increase your capacity to write for publication. This project is investigating alternative vaccination methods through clinical studies with healthcare professionals and the general public in metropolitan Sydney (Westmead) and regional (Dubbo).

Your key responsibilities will be to

• lead research projects
• optimize grant management processes
• drive the adoption of innovative research methodologies
• oversee the comprehensive management of data
• manage research documentation
• nurture partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

About you

• honours or Master’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Nursing, Psychology, Behavioural or Social Sciences or a related field
• demonstrated ability to identify, analyse and solve problems to provide accurate and appropriate outcomes
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• qualitative and quantitative analytical proficiency in analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
• highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office
• knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
• ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on a NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Michael Abelardo, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to michael.abelardo@sydney.edu.au 

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Thursday 22 August 2024 11:59 PM