Research Assistant - National Achondroplasia Registry - Kids Rehab
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 17 December 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 8. The preferred day of work will be a Tuesday as this is when the patient population attend clinics in Kids Rehab.
Requisition ID: REQ700670
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 1 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Angus Simpson on Angus.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
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 Research Assistant (RA) will primarily work on tasks related to the establishment, maintenance and reporting of a national registry for Achondroplasia. This research is vital in the context of recently available and PBS-approved disease-modifying therapy, resulting in the need to better understand the trajectory of treated and untreated achondroplasia. Interstate collaboration for a registry is important to generate adequately powered data for this rare disease. In addition, the RA may be required to assist with research-related tasks within the broader Kids Rehab department.
The Research Assistant role was established 12 months ago, with ethics and governance activities mostly complete. The primary focus of the next 12 months will be supporting the collection of data.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high-quality research activities at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN).
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Knowledge of research processes within a science, health or medical field.
- Demonstrated ability to provide support and coordination of clinical research activities including ethics and governance submission, protocols, registry activities, research publications and other research writing.
- An advanced ability to utilise computer and software systems for data management and analysis.
- An example of using effective communication skills to deliver a successful outcome within a large team.
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?
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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
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