Research Fellow - REQ579641
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- REQ579641 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: 127150 - 144444 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ579641
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.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
In addition to these clinical activities, SCHN is leading globally significant research programs in organ transplantation and gene therapy, many collaboratively with other local health districts (LHDs), universities and medical research institutes (MRIs).
The Children's Centre for Transplantation and Research (CCTR) aims to create a world class multi-disciplinary space that is not only transformational for children requiring organ transplantation, but also for those with conditions amenable to gene therapy.
The Research Fellow is a newly created position within the CCTR at the SCHN, to undertake research activities and projects focussing on perfusion capabilities for a variety of organs and tissues. The role will perform advanced work in the selection, preparation, operation and maintenance of extracorporeal circulatory equipment.
Primary responsibilities of the role are to:
- Lead the research in advanced perfusion capabilities of organs and tissues received as part of the CCTR program.
- Ensure effective perfusion of organs.
- Test and refine perfusion techniques, equipment and protocol.
- Input to continued development of the CCTR laboratory as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist and develop gene and cell therapies associated with improving organ survival.
- Extensive experience in research output, published work, presentations at conferences and seminars, demonstrating intellectual input into the conception and direction of original research and increasing independent implementation of a research project.
- Medical or medical science training background with sound experience in the laboratory or clinical setting.
- Ability to liaise effectively and demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to congenially interact with colleagues, patients and relatives from all walks of life.
- Internal English Proficiency Testing System (IELTS) proficiency exam (academic module) with a minimum result of 6.5 in each category and completed within the past 2 years, if applicable.
- Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development.
- Ability and willingness to participate in the on-call roster and overtime arrangements (when directed and where necessary).
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
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.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Alex Bradley on alex.bradley@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: 13/07/2025
