Research Assistant - Community Paediatrics in Newcastle

Two part-time (0.4FTE), fixed term for 12 months.

Exciting opportunity to be a Research Assistant in Community Paediatrics Research Group.

About the opportunity:

The University of Sydney is seeking to hire two part-time Research Assistants for the Community Paediatrics Research Group. The group is part of the Central Clinical School and is led by Professor Susan Woolfenden. The team is committed to conducting studies that help children and their families, focusing on:

• Research to enhance child health, well-being, and development
• Building equitable health systems in the community
• Studying health disparities and outcomes using epidemiological data

The Research Assistants will join EPIC-ND, a MRFF-funded research project aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of social prescribing to address unmet social needs of parents/carers of children with neurodisability. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the university, NSW Health partners, community partners, children/young people, and their families.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking screening of potential participants, participant recruitment, study consent, and study enrolment at the NSW Health study sites.
• Supporting data collection (both quantitative and qualitative) and data analysis.
• Entering data into databases, maintaining tracking documentation, and ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Communicating sensitive information and participant data to team members per approved processes.
• Assisting with preparing and submitting ethics applications.
• Coordinating with the team to produce quality reports and verify data accuracy within university systems.
• Attending research meetings and training sessions and taking minutes.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Health, Allied Health, Psychology, or other relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the health and social care needs of priority populations, including people with lived experience of neurodisability.
• Experience working with and/or supporting people with chronic and complex health conditions is preferred.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design, and planning involved in developing research projects.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including REDCap, NVIVO, and Excel.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students, and visitors coming to campus.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. You are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance.

At the University of Sydney, we strive to create a community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply:

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.