Address Position Title: Research Officer (Identified Position)
Employment Type: 2 x Maximum Term Part Time positions available - 10-month contract.
Hours per week: 8hrs per week
Position Grade: Health Services Manager Level 1
Salary: $81,581 - $108,532 (Pro rata) base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: St Vincent’s Allied Health Research Unit
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance
About the role:
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Research Officer with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to be able to work on the supportive care in cancer research project, working with First Nations people with cancer and their families.
The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with collaborators in a multi-disciplinary team. All work must be conducted in a safe, reliable and efficient manner with a commitment to the principles of Good Clinical Practice and in accordance with all local health and safety policies.
Our focus is on exceptional allied health research. A strong background and a proven record in research activities would be an advantage. The position is available for 10 months with the possibility of renewal. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with qualification and experience.
This is an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian/Torres Strait Islander identity in your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the
Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic
Research Officer
who possess a passion for person centred care. The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with collaborators in a multi-disciplinary team.
Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in health sciences from a recognised tertiary organization and/or relevant experience.
Ability to write journal articles, grant applications and reports or willingness to learn.
Demonstrated communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy skills (required) and experience using REDCap, NVIVO, SPSS or other statistical software (desirable).
Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development and to workplace health and safety including an awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling in conducting research.
An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application. Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.
Applications close: 05 February 2024
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