Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 22 August ****
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 6
Remuneration: ******************* full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 7 August ****
For role related queries or questions contact Geraldine O'Neill on ******
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
The primary purpose of this Research Assistant role is to contribute to the delivery of high-quality research outcomes under the direction of senior researchers.
The Research Assistant supports laboratory, translational and/or data-driven research through the generation of robust data, application of appropriate methodologies, and contribution to research outputs.
The role provides technical expertise in laboratory methodologies, experimental design and execution, and coordinates laboratory workflows under the direction of senior researchers.
SCHN undertakes a broad program of laboratory and translational research to improve health outcomes for children and young people.
This role contributes by driving innovative experimental approaches, supporting development of novel therapies, and ensuring high standards of scientific rigour, safety, and compliance.
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high-quality research activities at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN).
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)




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.
PermanentNSW 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 Healthvaccination and screening requirementsmust 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 Listmay be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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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 ******
For technical support please contact ************
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