Position Summary
* Part time (0.4 FTE) fixed‐term until June 2028 with potential extension contingent on funding.
* Opportunity to assist with Integrated Kids Connect (IKC) project within Community Paediatrics.
* Base Salary $83,038 – $87,739 pro‐rata + 17% superannuation.
About the Opportunity
Central Clinical School is the largest of the University's clinical schools. It hosts a wide range of disciplines and is active in research and teaching.
The University is seeking a Research Assistant – Community Paediatrics to support Integrated Care Connect (IKC). The team is led by Professor Susan Woolfenden and a multidisciplinary group of clinician‐researchers passionate about novel research to support children and their families.
Integrated Kids Connect (IKC) is an innovative, co‐designed program that transforms early childhood care by embedding proactive, strengths‐based developmental screening and support into everyday community and service settings. Using the Watch Me Grow‐Electronic (WMG‐E) platform as a "digital front door," IKC enables families to complete developmental checks easily and connects them to tailored, integrated supports based on their needs.
The program partners with families, communities, and service providers including Sydney Local Health District and South Western Sydney Local Health District to deliver culturally safe, equitable care. It aims to improve early identification, reduce service gaps, and strengthen coordinated care pathways so no child is left behind.
Key Responsibilities
* Recruit and support families participating in the program, acting as a key contact and providing culturally safe, strengths‐based care.
* Coordinate care using the Watch Me Grow‐Electronic (WMG‐E) platform, including intake, assessment, referrals, and ongoing follow‐up to ensure timely, integrated support.
* Develop and monitor individualized care plans, working collaboratively with service providers and partners such as Sydney Local Health District and South Western Sydney Local Health District.
* Maintain accurate records, support early identification and intervention, and ensure continuity of care by addressing barriers to access.
* Engage with diverse communities to deliver inclusive and accessible services.
* Participate in case conferences, team activities, and continuous quality improvement processes.
* Contribute to research activities by supporting data collection, analysis, reporting, ethics processes, and collaboration with research partners.
* Assist the Community Paediatric Research Team with program delivery, meetings, and grant and publication submissions.
* Maintain ethics applications.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in coordinating care for children and families.
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as health sciences, psychology, public health (Masters/Honours) with relevant work experience desirable.
* Experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, data management, experimental design, and ethics submissions.
* Demonstrated experience with common electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, EndNote, EMR and databases).
* Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
* Knowledge of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, Good Clinical Practice and guidelines governing clinical research.
* High level of written communication skills and ability to draft research reports summarising statistical analyses and results.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interview participants from clinical and non‐clinical populations, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, work independently, and be an effective team member.
* Strong attention to detail and willingness to improve professional knowledge.
* Sound understanding of paediatric models of care, equity and social justice desirable.
Eligibility & Sponsorship
Work rights: Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment. Visa sponsorship is not available.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.
Contact Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email at ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.
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