Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 16 March 2027
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4
Remuneration: 75176.8 - 76897.65 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ648571
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 23 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The research assistant will be an integral member of the research department within Department of Neonatology, Grace Centre for Newborn Care at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, and will work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary research studies, clinical audits and contribute to the provision of quality research activities, undertaking tasks as required, under the management by an appropriate supervisor.
Eligible employees may access:
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in nursing, science, health, epidemiology, medicine, or Undergraduate Degree
* Recent experience in a healthcare setting with a medical/nursing/allied health science background.
* Strong computer skills in all Microsoft Office products, and some experience with electronic data capture systems, excellent time management, organization and written and oral communication skills
* Experience in recruitment, participant follow up and following study protocols
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within clinical and research teams
* Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of (i) Good Clinical Practice (ii) NHMRC National Statement (iii) The NHMRC Code of Conduct for Researchers
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
4) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
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