Senior Research Officer - Immunisation Policy Support and Guideline Development
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557667
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.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Senior Research Officer - Immunisation Policy Support and Guideline Development
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
Westmead
About this role
What you will be doing
- upport the development of evidence-informed clinical immunisation practice guidelines and health policies.
- Contribute to the Centre’s role in supporting development of national immunisation policy and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
- Collation and critical appraisal of biomedical and public health literature and clinical trial data.
- Synthesis, interpretation and translation of scientific evidence to assist in formulating national immunisation policies.
- Preparation and evaluation of relevant policy documents and clinical guidelines.
About you
- Graduate of medical science or medical/health disciplines, with a post-graduate qualification in public health and strength in epidemiology.
- Passionate about making a difference to the health and wellbeing of people, especially in the context of communicable diseases and immunisation.
- Experience in systematic review and appraisal of biomedical literature, meta-analysis, statistical analysis of epidemiological data, health technology assessment, scientific writing, and knowledge translation in population health contexts
Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.
This appointment will be until 30/06/2026. NCIRS supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working agreements.
About NCIRS
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence-informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors impacting uptake, and vaccine safety. NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing program of international work, focused on providing technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
NCIRS is a collaborative team of experts in public health, biostatistics, infectious diseases, paediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods. www.ncirs.org.au
The Centre 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 and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney. NCIRS is funded primarily by the Australian Government and NSW Government, as well as via grants from WHO, Gavi, and research granting bodies.
- Tertiary qualifications in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, medical science or related health disciplines, with post-graduate qualification in public health including epidemiology, or equivalent qualifications and/or demonstrated experience.
- Excellent organisational skills including planning, and attention to detail, and with demonstrated experience in project coordination and management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to produce high quality scientific writing of various types including technical reports and/or practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated understanding of the methods and process of systematic scientific literature review and critical appraisal; meta-analysis; biostatistics; analysis of epidemiological datasets and preparing epidemiological reviews; health technology assessment; and public health research; with demonstrated direct experience of independent work in at least one of these areas
- Demonstrated familiarity with the biomedical literature, relevant bibliographic databases (e.g. Medline, Cochrane Library), and frameworks for evidence-informed development of clinical practice guidelines and/or population health policies (e.g. GRADE); with direct experience in developing evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, health interventions or population health policies
- Demonstrated experience working in or understanding of the Australian health care system or population/public health services, including those related to immunisation.
- Experience in basic analysis of epidemiologic data and in the use of relevant computer packages including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and EndNote (or equivalent).
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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@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: 20/03/2025
