Research Officer (Health Manager Level 1) - Interstitial Lung Disease
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 12 months, with possibility of extension
Hours per Week: 16
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $46.05 - $61.27 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ682056
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) with the interstitial lung disease (ILD) team. RPAH is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Research Officer is an integral member of the ILD research team with responsibilities to assist with, planning, implementation, coordination, data management and reporting of research projects conducted in relation to the Australasian ILD Registry.
The Research Officer will have responsibilities across multiple, diverse projects at the same time. This may include assisting in the development and implementation of complicated ethics submissions and amendments, research protocols, project management, working with data collection, data analysis and report writing.
The Research Officer will utilise their knowledge of clinical and health services research in the establishment and maintenance of productive working relationships with complex internal and external collaborators, departments and staff.
The successful candidate will have experience dealing with ethics and governance submissions. For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Health related degree and/or experience in research ethics.
- Demonstrated experience in health or medical research.
- Excellent skills in ethics and governance submissions.
- Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills including demonstrated experience of working on concurrent research projects.
- Excellent attention to details and ability to work within the constraints of a research protocol and ethics approvals.
- Proficiency in a range of computer applications including Microsoft Office, medical electronic databases (e.g. Medline, PubMed, Embase), REDCap and research software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, EndNote, Nvivo).
Benefits
- Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For more information regarding this advertising, please contact Professor Tamera Corte via email at Tamera.Corte@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 16 August 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
