Research Assistant VirtualKids Virtual EDSSU - Temporary Part Time - Childrens Hospital Westmead
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 3 January 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 87813 - 116824 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ649907
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 6 April 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
Research and evaluation are central to advancing this innovative program, ensuring its models of care continue to evolve, improve, and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
The Research Assistant will play a key role in supporting the research and evaluation activities of the virtualKIDS program. Working closely with the Chief Investigator and the multidisciplinary research team, the role will provide essential technical, administrative, and operational support to facilitate high-quality research outputs. This includes coordinating project activities, preparing research materials, assisting with ethics and governance documentation, data collection and management, and contributing to the analysis and reporting of research findings.
The Research Assistant will also support the day-to-day running of research projects by ensuring that activities are well organised, documentation is maintained, and timelines are met. The role will contribute to the preparation of presentations, reports, and publications, and may assist in the design of surveys or evaluation tools. Depending on project needs, the Research Assistant may also coordinate with clinicians, students, and external stakeholders to support study implementation and data quality.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Tertiary qualifications in health-related fields. Post-graduate qualification is preferred
- Extensive experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applications.
- Experience in carrying out scientific literary searches and preparing literary reviews for further analysis.
- Advanced skills data analysis, using statistical analysis tools, and reporting on research findings.
- Experience in a research-intensive environment or interest in teaching and working in academia.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
4) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For role related queries or questions contact Sean Pay on Sean.Pay@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
