First listed on: 14 November 2024

Neonatology Research Assistant


Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 31 October 2025
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4
Remuneration: 69840.79 - 71439.54 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) 
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ531024

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. 

Additional Information:
  • An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The research assistant will be an integral member of the research department within Department of Neonatology, Grace Centre for Newborn Care at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, and will work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary research studies, clinical audits and contribute to the provision of quality research activities, undertaking tasks as required, under the management by an appropriate supervisor. 
  1. Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in nursing, science, health, epidemiology, medicine, or Undergraduate Degree
  2. Recent experience in a healthcare setting with a medical/nursing/allied health science background.
  3. Strong computer skills in all Microsoft Office products, and some experience with electronic data capture systems, excellent time management, organization and written and oral communication skills
  4. Experience in recruitment, participant follow up and following study protocols
  5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within clinical and research teams
  6. Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of (i) Good Clinical Practice (ii) NHMRC National Statement (iii) The NHMRC Code of Conduct for Researchers

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. 

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.? For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Websitehttps://ocg.nsw.gov.au/  

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. 

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 

Need more information? 
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Himanshu Popat on Himanshu.Popat@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 

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3. 

Applications Close: 24/11/2024




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