SCHN - Research Officer - Centre for Kidney Research
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ557516
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
What you'll be doing
The research officer role is primarily focused on supporting kidney trials and observational studies through facilitating and coordinating specific research activity under the direction of the Trial and operations Manager(s).
The research officer will actively contribute to the provision of high-quality research activities, including patient recruitment, preparation for the human ethics committee, generation of annual research reports, data entry, database management, production of and/or contribution to research data, and written preparation for conference presentations, manuscripts, and funding applications.
This position is part of several teams that co-ordinate and run trials and observational studies, not limited to the examples included below:
The OPEN (Optimising Prednisolone dosE in childhood Nephrotic syndrome) trial aims to investigate the best dosage for relapses of nephrotic syndrome and will also incorporate economic evaluations and patient-reported outcomes to provide a comprehensive assessment of the treatment’s impact.
The BEAT-BK trial, using a novel adaptive design, will generate high quality and definitive evidence on the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of immunosuppression reduction/modification strategies including the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) on polyomavirus infections BKPyV in kidney and simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplant recipients.
TACKLE-IT is an international multi-centre, single-blind randomised controlled trial. The main objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high versus low doses of IV Methylprednisolone and oral prednisone taper in treating acute T-cell–mediated rejection (TCMR) can occur in kidney and simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplant recipients.
The Kids with CKD (KCAD) study is a multicentre, longitudinal cohort study that aims to improve understanding of the health, cognitive, genetic, academic and quality of life outcomes in children, adolescents and young adults with kidney disease. In this study, we aim to examine the impact of kidney disease on families’ and young adults’ financial wellbeing, aiming to identify the best ways to support those caring for children and young adults living with kidney disease.
ELIMINATE is an international multicentre prospective cohort study which aims to establish the most suitable parental donor for kidney transplantation. The study involves immunological profiling for kidney transplant recipients and determining its association with outcomes, and to see if this is modified by parent status.
- Degree in Health Science or Public Health or relevant field, or, equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience
- Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with patients, staff and affiliated organisations
- Experience working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise work and initiative to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated success conducting research activities with minimal supervision, with identifiable research output
- Familiarity with research data governance and human ethics principles and their application to the analysis of data
- Highly proficient in computer programs and experience with managing multiple databases
- Demonstrated ability to travel between the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Randwick and Westmead sites, as directed
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.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
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 Siah Kim on siah.kim@health.nsw.gov.au or Hugh McCarthy on hugh.mccarthy@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: 16/03/2025
