About the opportunity
Part‐time (0.8 FTE), 12‐month fixed‐term opportunity. Base salary $103,185 (pro‐rata) + 17% superannuation. Join the Sydney Musculoskeletal Research Centre (SydneyMSK) as a Health Economist to lead the establishment and operation of the Health Economics Support Hub, providing strategic and technical support to researchers across the University of Sydney.
Key responsibilities
* Support the establishment and day‐to‐day delivery of the Health Economics Support Hub, working closely with senior academic leaders to embed high‐quality health economics support across musculoskeletal research.
* Provide practical guidance to researchers on health economic considerations, including study design, data collection approaches and basic economic analysis within scope of practice.
* Facilitate connections between researchers and relevant health economics expertise across the University and external partner organisations to strengthen research capability and collaboration.
* Coordinate and deliver capacity‐building initiatives, including seminars, workshops and resource development to enhance understanding and application of health economics principles.
* Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of shared tools, resources and reporting processes that support economic evaluation and service delivery.
* Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while contributing to collaborative research activities, outputs and an inclusive team culture.
About you
* Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field, ideally in musculoskeletal health or public health, with an equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Demonstrated experience in health economics, health services research, biostatistics or a related discipline, with knowledge of health economics methodologies such as economic evaluation, economic modelling, discrete choice experiments and quality of life research.
* Demonstrated track record of grant applications, peer‐reviewed publications and/or policy‐relevant reports in health economics or a related area.
* Experience with data linkage projects to evaluate healthcare resource use and costs.
* Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, monitor budgets and expenditure, maintain accurate records and deliver outcomes with a high level of organisation and attention to detail.
* Proven experience supporting research or health‐related projects and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across academic, healthcare or partner organisations.
* Excellent written, verbal and numerical skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both specialist and non‐specialist audiences, alongside strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
* Thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, bringing a collaborative mindset, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to contributing to broader research initiatives and an inclusive team culture.
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
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of all pre‐employment or background checks required for the role. A declaration will be required regarding any investigation for or findings of sexual harm or gender‐based violence in the course of previous employment or a legal process, in accordance with the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. The University is a proud AWEI Platinum Employer.
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