Research Assistant

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

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

Base Salary from $83,083 pro rata + 17% superannuation.

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 collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including the university, NSW Health partners, community partners, children/young people, and their families. You will be working directly with children (aged 0-18 years) with neurodisability and their parents/carers.

Two part-time positions are available:

• Remote Research Assistant based in Newcastle, NSW supporting the HNEkidsRehab study site.
• Research Assistant based in Sydney, NSW supporting The Children's Hospital at Westmead and/or Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick study sites.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake screening of potential participants, participant recruitment, study consent, and study enrolment at the NSW Health study sites.
• Support data collection (both quantitative and qualitative) and data analysis.
• Enter data into databases, maintaining tracking documentation, and ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Confidently communicate sensitive information and participant data to members of the team per approved processes.
• Assist with preparing and submitting ethics applications.
• Coordinate with the team to produce quality reports, verify data accuracy within university systems, and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold regulations.
• Attend research meetings and training sessions and take minutes.
• Undertake 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 or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge, experience 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 including people with lived experience of neurodisability is preferred.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including REDCap, NVIVO, and Excel.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills, including with people with lived experience of neurodisability, to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demand.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

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 in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.

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