Peer Researcher Feelings Program

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 17 June 2027
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 2
Remuneration: 61879.91 - 63932.61 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 2.5
Requisition ID: REQ488145Sydney 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.

Are you a researcher with a lived experience who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as a Peer Researcher.
We are seeking a Peer Researcher (2.5 hours per week) to join our team at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. In this role, you will work on a research project that helps children access a mental health program called the Feelings Program. You will use your lived experience to ensure the Feelings Program meets the needs of children with neurodevelopmental conditions and their communities. For example, you will help to develop research questions, plan how we invite people to take part in our research project, and tell us what you think of research results.What you'll be doingThe Peer Researcher will assist with all parts of a new project that will help autistic children and their families access a mental health program, called The Feelings Program.The project will make The Feelings Program digital so more people can access it.The job is based in Sydney at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The address is Corner Hakwsbury Road and Hainsworth Street Westmead.The Peer Researcher will help with all parts of the project.This is an important new job for NSW public health. The job has been funded by a generous philanthropist who has invested in this specialized role. A researcher with a lived experience will help ensure The Feelings Program is providing best outcomes for autistic children and their families.This is a targeted position for persons with disability under the Government Sector Employment Rule 26, where only persons with disability are ‘eligible persons’ to apply. Successful applicants will be required to provide verification that they are a person with disability if their disability is not apparent as described in section 5.5.3 Citing disability of PD2023_024 Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.More information about The Feelings Program can be found here:The rate of pay can be found here:

• A strong interest in the mental health of autistic children and adolescents. This includes an understanding of the potential impacts of mental health difficulties in autistic children and adolescents.
• Ability to translate relevant lived experience to support research outcomes and engagement.
• The ability to assist others with work and work under close supervision, in order to meet project goals. This includes the ability to advocate for themselves, and having an understanding of the right time to do so.
• A commitment to continuous improvement by being open to constructive feedback. This includes an openness and commitment to developing skills in order to produce best outcomes for autistic children, their role as a Peer Researcher, the project team and the research.
• Competent computer literacy.
• Demonstrates basic judgment when encountered with a simple problem. Has the ability to look at established methods and procedures to solve problems.
• Ability to follow protocols.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated research potential. This includes an interest in research co-design, co-production, and inclusive research practices.

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, to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.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 WebsiteNSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with theApplicants 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.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Zoe Callister-Hakewill on zoe.callisterhakewill@health.nsw.gov.auIf 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 onFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.Applications Close: 03/06/2024