Research Assistant

apartmentThe Sydney Children's Hospitals Network placeWestmead calendar_month 
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 5 January 2026
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 6
Remuneration: 77623.75 - 79458.87 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ518072

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.

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Additional information:

  • An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

What you'll be doing

Research Assistant – The SOHO Registry: Giving children and families a louder voice in orthopaedic healthcare.

Make an important contribution to the health of children through supporting clinical research.
  • Experience or strong interest in the administration, coordination and delivery of clinical research.
  • Demonstrated excellent organisational skill and ability to prioritise workload with competing demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively including verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health-related information systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to be taught new skills/processes and adaptable to change.
  • Excellent record keeping skills and Familiarity with REDCap
  • Awareness of paediatric orthopaedic conditions
  • Database/registry skills
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.

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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Gibbons on paul.gibbons@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: 4/11/2024

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