Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029

Position Classification

Health Mgr Lvl 4

Remuneration

- full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ

Location

Westmead

Applications Close

Midnight on 28 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact

Elizabeth Wareham 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 Senior Research Fellow - Social Science provides expert advice on the application of social and behavioural science within NCIRS research programs in support of evidence-based immunisation policy, programs and practice. Contributes to the development and implementation of the NCIRS social science research program. Working collaboratively across multiple disciplinary teams, the position integrates social and behavioural science into surveillance, research, education and policy initiatives, providing expert methodological leadership to strengthen organisational capability and maximise the impact of research on public health outcomes. The role establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with government, academic, healthcare and professional stakeholders to foster collaboration, enhance research excellence and strengthen NCIRS’ national and international leadership in immunisation research and evidence generation. As a senior leader within NCIRS, the position contributes to organisational strategy, research excellence and the achievement of NCIRS' broader public health and immunisation objectives.

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 setting 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 full or part time vacancies.

- Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Relevant doctoral or equivalent qualification, in social science, behavioural science, public health or a related discipline, with substantial experience leading applied research programs in health, public health or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research, including study design, analysis and interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and coordinating projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build partnerships across research, government, healthcare and sectors.
- Established record of research translation, publications, reporting and, grant development.
- Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice in relation to Social Science within a research program.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and contributing to multidisciplinary projects and organisational initiatives, successfully balancing strategic priorities, managing competing demands and influencing stakeholders within complex environments to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Demonstrate a culture of quality and patient safety in clinical research.

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

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📌 NCIRS Senior Research Fellow - Social Science (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
📍 Sydney