Senior Research Officer in Anaesthesia
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- REQ644329 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 1 April 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 114251 - 134809 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ644329
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight 12 March 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
We are seeking an experienced research manager to join our group CHipLab (CHildren’s Perioperative LABoratory) within the Department of Anaesthesia at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. They will be broadly responsible for supporting our research capacity and expanding it over the next 3-5 years.
Our department is part of the Sydney Children’s Hospital’s Network, the largest paediatric hospitals organization in Australia. We care for children of all ages throughout the whole of their perioperative experience from the day plans are made until they return home. That includes providing elective and emergency anaesthesia for all forms of surgery, pre- and post-operative support, acute pain management and resuscitation for severely ill children.
Our research programme includes clinical trials, basic science research and qualitative research projects across a wide range of areas. Collaborations within the hospital, across Sydney, within Australia and internationally are all active and encouraged. Areas of focus include the neurodevelopmental impact of anaesthesia on children, utilizing physiological data to effectively improve acute paediatric care, the roles of virtual reality in supporting children during procedures and inspiring new ways of driving care, the physiology of cardiopulmonary bypass in children with a focus on nitric oxide biology, and the optical monitoring of brain oxygenation during cardiac surgery in infants and children, amongst others. As a group, our research interest is driven by finding new ways to make a difference to children. We are not limited by what we do now. We are inspired by the potential offered by tomorrow.
The research manager will manage the day-to-day operation of the research group, prepare and submit grant submissions, supervise research assistants, support and conduct clinical trials in paediatric anaesthesia, and assist with supervision or co-supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate students, anaesthetic registrars and fellows. The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to pursue their own research interests where practical and relevant.
The preferred applicant will be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title in the Faculty of Medicine and Health of The University of Sydney at a level commensurate with their qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for research and clinical matters.
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:
- PhD or other relevant post-graduate qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or specialist college.
- Extensive research experience, specifically including management of multiple research projects, presentation and publication of research findings, conceptualization and initiation of research projects
- Substantial proficiency in research data management, including clinical trials data and databases such as RedCap.
- Specific skills in programming and data analysis, including statistical computing using R /MATLAB/Python/SPSS would be looked upon favourably.
- Significant experience with ethics and governance process, ICH-GCP and other regulatory procedures.
- High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Excellent organisational, communication, record-keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Justin Skowno on justin.skowno@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) 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
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
