Overview
Part time fixed term 24 months at Camperdown with opportunity for extension dependent on funding.
Exciting opportunity for a Research and Project Officer to join the Sydney Nursing School of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Base Salary $103,185 (Pro rata 0.60 FTE) + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #1 in Australia and #12 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. At the School we seamlessly integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally.
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Research and Project Officer to support Professor Kate Curtis and her research team to lead, facilitate and evaluate the outcomes of high-quality clinical research at the Sydney Nursing School (SNS). These duties will primarily be conducted as part of a large nationally funded translation research partnership grant study EPIC-START. The EPIC-START 5 year study is currently in its third year, you will be essential to the completion of the study outcomes.
Your responsibilities
* work closely with a team of researchers contributing to high-quality, research-based knowledge generation within emergency care
* provide operational and technical support for the research being undertaken, including data management (cleaning, analysis plans, analysis, interpretation and visualisation)
* maintain positive relationships with the research partners and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the successful completion of the research project
* complete ad-hoc research activities, including reporting, preparation of manuscripts, ethics requirements, budgeting management, documentation and other administrative duties
About you
* hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant health field
* experience in developing, leading and managing health research projects including expertise in multi-centre study management, clinical trials, ethics and governance, data management, analysis and reporting
* strong experience in stakeholder management and communications with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* demonstrated experience in data management, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation for peer review publication
* demonstrate high levels of computer literacy, including proficiency in learning new programs and skills
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. To meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engage in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.
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