Research Assistant - Social Science
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- Research
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ532231 Requisition #
- Working towards a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in assisting primary research activities, especially the preparation and management of ethics applications from initiation to completion.
- Familiarity with REGIS submission processes, ability to draft application documents, ability to coordinate responses to ethics committees, ability to troubleshoot, ability to manage communication with ethics/governance teams and other stakeholders as required.
- Excellent organisational skills including planning and attention to detail, and ability to manage time effectively, with demonstrated experience in project management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including demonstrated experience with setting up agendas, taking minutes, initiating communication with, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders including demonstrated skills in editing publications, presentations, reports.
- Demonstrated high level computer skills including using the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Teams, and Zoom. Demonstrated skills in setting up and facilitating Teams or Zoom-based meetings. Demonstrated skills in formatting publications, presentations, reports.
- Interest in and an understanding of the social science of immunisation and issues relating to vaccination acceptance and uptake.
- Familiarity with Jira and Jira management practices.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close:19/11/2024
