Research Officer
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ651845 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 25 May 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 87813 - 116824 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ651845
Location: Randwick
Applications close: Midnight on 6 April 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.
The Kids Oncology and Leukaemia Trials (KOALA) team is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of something bigger - advancing childhood cancer care through world-class clinical research. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Research Officer to contribute to the national coordination of research projects led by the Kids Cancer Centre to advance the understanding of childhood cancer. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of innovation while making a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and families. The KOALA team - embedded in the Kids Cancer Centre - is now based at the Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCCC). The MCCCC is a state-of-the-art facility and Australia’s first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre for children, bringing together research and clinical care in a world-class environment. We invite you to apply and join our dynamic, collaborative, and highly focused team.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Research Officer is to contribute to translation of clinical research and data into evidence-based clinical practice and decision making. They will provide data analysis expertise to projects and trials within the KCC and support clinician-led research to improve outcomes for children with cancer.
This position requires research and data analysis experience ideally within a health-related field. Clinical experience is not required.
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:
- Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in clinical research and data analysis, ideally within a health-related field, or a combination of both.
- Effective statistical analysis skills and use of statistical software e.g., Stata, R, SAS, etc.
- Highly proficient in computer programs including MS Office, with advanced MS Excel skills and experience with managing multiple databases
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build successful working relationships with all levels of staff, management and collaborators.
- Excellent organisational, and time management skills and ability to prioritise to manage competing priorities.
- Capacity to work well in a team under minimal supervision, and willingness to contribute to broader research projects across the KCC.
- Demonstrated success conducting research activities with minimal supervision, with identifiable research output.
- Familiarity with research data governance and human research ethics principles and their application to the analysis of data.
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.
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 full or part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) 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 SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mitchell on laura.mitchell@health.nsw.gov.au
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