Research Assistant Cardiology
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ657578 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 01/07/2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 21
Requisition ID: REQ657578
Applications close: 26/05/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support the development, facilitation and implementation of cardiology research, education and quality improvement projects within Department of Cardiology.
In this role, you will contribute to advancing research initiatives while playing an integral part in educating staff and other professionals on key aspects of ongoing projects, highlighting your teamwork and collaboration skills while working within a multidisciplinary team.
If you are passionate about research and eager to contribute to impactful cardiology projects in a supportive hospital environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team committed to excellence.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Graduate qualification (Medicine, Health sciences and/or veterinary sciences) and/or research qualification such as a master’s in clinical research or related field (clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, public health)
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake clinical research
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate research projects and knowledge of evidence-based medicine. Broad knowledge of the research process and methodology
- Strong written skills in a range of formats, and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to competently operate a personal computer and related software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Experience with at least one of the statistical packages
- Demonstrated teamwork within a multidisciplinary team
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tara Daniel on Tara.Daniel@health.nsw.gov.au
