Research Officer (Health Manager Level 1) - Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time ; 24 hours per week up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $44.28 - $58.91 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ638681
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Research Officer is an integral member of the research team with responsibilities to assist with, planning, implementation, coordination, data management and reporting of research projects conducted within the unit.
The Research Officer will have responsibilities across multiple projects at any given time across diverse areas. This will include assisting in the development and implementation of research protocols, ethics submission, project management, patient recruitment, 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 internal and external collaborators, departments and staff.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- 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).
- Coordinate research in line with approved protocols GCP, privacy laws, and SLHD research standards including ethics and governance amendments, milestone reports, and compliance documentation.
- Complete pre and post-implementation data collection, management and analysis tasks.
- Conduct literature reviews.
- Support project operation through progress reports and stakeholder updates.
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- 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 Benefit.
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Dr. Ritu Mogra via email at Ritu.Mogra@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: 19 February 2026
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