Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading scientists and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to advance our understanding of disease, particularly cancer, autoimmunity and genetic disorders. Garvan is a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.
THE OPPORTUNITY The Clinical Genomics Laboratory (led by A/Prof Jodie Ingles) aims to find ways to use genomics and genetic counselling to equitably improve care, clarify diagnosis, refine risk information for families with genetic cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases affecting children and young people often have underlying genetic causes.
The IMPROVE-SCA NSW study coordinator will assist across all aspects of the study in NSW, but may assist in other aspects of the study nationally. This will include working with the program manager and study team to establish study processes, build key relationships, and drive recruitment.
The NSW study coordinator will play a key role in supporting Ambulance and other services in recruiting eligible families and ensuring the completion of baseline data and surveys by participants. They will work closely to support the program manager, case workers, clinical staff and study investigators.
Further, being located at the central study site, the NSW study coordinator will help to develop and facilitate a national SCA consumer group that will be critical to the success of IMPROVE-SCA.
Salary: Up to $88,800 + 14% superannuation + salary packaging (depending on experience) Employment Type: 2 year fixed term contract SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)Ample opportunities for on-going training and developmentStimulating, diverse and highly international research environmentFlexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuationA range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leaveDiscounted Health InsuranceLifestyle discounts with our community partnersWHAT YOU WILL DO ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Assist across all aspects of the study for NSW based recruitment and data collection.Support ambulance and other services to recruit eligible NSW families to the SCA registry and ensure completion of their baseline data and surveys by participants, including direct participant contact.Be responsible for NSW ethics, governance and legal agreements, working closely with other members of the team to ensure NSW is a key recruiting site for the study.Work closely with the IMPROVE-SCA Program Manager, case workers and clinical staff to enable IMPROVE-SCA to be successful.In collaboration with the IMPROVE-SCA team, proactively implement effective processes and new tools to enhance and streamline project management.Develop, facilitate and manage relationships with an overarching consumer panel that includes stakeholders from across Australia.Identification, engagement and management of relationships with key NSW SCA stakeholders, including consumers, patient advocacy groups, clinicians, ambulance, pathology and others.Assist with overall operation/project management of the NSW participants in the SCA registry and broader IMPROVE-SCA study, whilst working with other state-based coordinators to ensure a national program of work.All staff are required to comply with Garvan's Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy and work in accordance with the WHS management system at all times.Other duties as assigned.ABOUT YOU KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree in Science or MedicineExperience in medical or clinical researchExperience in dealing with research participantsExercise excellent judgment – takes a 'thinking' approach to their workAbility to work both independently, but also part of a teamHigh level of innovativeness and self-motivationABOUT GARVAN Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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