Hospital Scientist
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- Northern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ673937 Requisition #
Join the Endocrinology Research Team at Royal North Shore Hospital and contribute to an innovative research project aimed at improving outcomes for people living with diabetes. This unique opportunity combines advanced data science and clinical research to generate evidence that informs healthcare practice and policy.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 17 November 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $38.52 - $54.94 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ673937
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $38.52 - $54.94 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ673937
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Where you'll be working
The position is based within the Research Unit at the Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards. The successful applicant will work closely with clinicians, researchers, data scientists and multidisciplinary teams across Northern Sydney Local Health District and partner organisations. This role supports the innovative HypoHACS project and provides opportunities to contribute to high-impact clinical research, collaborate with leading academic institutions, and translate research findings into improved patient care and health outcomes.
What you'll be doing
You will lead data management, statistical analysis and predictive modelling activities using large-scale health and research datasets. Working alongside clinicians and researchers, you will contribute to study design, data linkage, interpretation of findings, scientific publications, conference presentations and translation of research outcomes into clinical practice. The role also provides opportunities to supervise students and support research capacity building within the department.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Postgraduate qualification in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, Biomedical Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.Postgraduate qualification in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, Biomedical Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Describe your experience working with large clinical, epidemiological or administrative health datasets, including your use of R/R Studio, Python and other analytical tools for data management, statistical analysis, predictive modelling and data visualisation.
- Provide an example of a predictive modelling or advanced statistical project you have undertaken and explain how the findings influenced decision-making or research outcomes.
- Provide an example of how you have communicated complex analytical findings to a non-technical audience, such as clinicians, health service managers or stakeholders.
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For role related queries or questions contact Yue Zhao on Yue.Zhao1@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 06 July 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week commencing 06 July 2026
