Research Assistant – Social Science

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2025
Position Classification : Admin Off Lvl 5
Remuneration : 73551.21 - 75219.36 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week : 24
Requisition ID : REQ532231

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An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies. Research Assistant – Social Science
The Children's Hospital, Westmead
The National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS) has an opportunity for an organised and motivated Research Assistant to join the dynamic Social Science team supporting planning and implementing the national surveillance project measuring drivers of vaccine uptake.
Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.
This appointment will be part-time temporary until 30 th June 2025. NCIRS supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working agreements.
About NCIRS
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides objective expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia. Research and surveillance activities include the surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases, monitoring of vaccination coverage, vaccination program evaluations, vaccine safety monitoring and social research. NCIRS also provides technical support for the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
NCIRS is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit. NCIRS is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this role is to provide high quality support for NCIRS Social Science Unit primary research and other projects. The primary focus will be on supporting planning and implementation of a national surveillance project measuring drivers of vaccine uptake.
This role will also support other Social Science Unit projects as needed, including developing a national hub of immunisation communication resources and training for a range of populations (the Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) 'Across the Lifespan' project); providing secretariat for the Collaboration on Social Science in Immunisation (COSSI); and supporting Social Science Unit stakeholder groups including a Social Science Unit Advisory Group, Consumer Advisory Group and Provider Reference Group.
The preferred candidate will be someone working towards a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification or a combination of study and work experience. They will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and documented experience managing ethics applications. An understanding of issues relating to vaccination acceptance and uptake is desirable.
About NCIRS
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides objective expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia. Research and surveillance activities include the surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases, monitoring of vaccination coverage, vaccination program evaluations, vaccine safety monitoring and social research. NCIRS also provides technical support for the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
NCIRS is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit. NCIRS is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney.
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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Applications Close:19/11/2024
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