AddressEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months, with opportunity to extend
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $1,563.49 - $2,080.01 per week plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ485539
Are you looking for an environment that will ensure a high standard of professional performance which supports education, research and professional development?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
About the role
This position would suit a candidate who is eligible and willing to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), such as an MPhil or PhD. The Research Officer is an integral member of the research team within the Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe) and the RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS). Under the guidance of the SOuRCe and IAS Directors, they will help manage a large, multi-centre, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded randomised controlled trial. This will include the development, implementation and adherence of a high quality research protocol, ethics submissions, development and maintenance of a comprehensive database, coordination and recruitment of research participants, effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, data analysis and research manuscript submission, management and preparation of financial and executive reports. In addition, the Research Officer will also help with the management, planning, implementation and coordination of other research studies and activities conducted within SOuRCe and IAS.
We are looking for someone who…
- Has relevant post-graduate qualifications and/or equivalent experience in epidemiology and Clinical Trials management.
- Is eligible and willing to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), such as an MPhil or PhD.
- Has attention to detail and ability to adhere strictly to a research protocol.
- Has excellent skills in quantitative research including database management, project management and basic statistical analysis skills.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
- Ongoing education opportunities with Sydney Education
For enquiries, please contact Daniel Steffens on (02) 9515 3***.
About working for SLHD
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form). Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Applications Close: 22 May 2024
