Research Officer

• Part time (0.50 FTE) fixed term until 31 December 2028

• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Officer to support the Healthy Places, Healthy Futures project- an adolescent health and planetary health research coalition

• Base Salary $103,185 to $111,237 (pro rata 0.50 FTE) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

At Sydney Nursing School we are committed to the vital role that nurses, dietitians and other public health experts play throughout a person’s life and strive to create research that improves patient experience with an impact on health policy.

A new and exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Research Officer to support the Healthy Places, Healthy Futures project, a transdisciplinary research coalition advancing adolescent-led solutions to chronic disease prevention across the Asia–Pacific. Using planetary health as a unifying framework, the coalition centres young people as partners in systems-level research and action, connecting environmental conditions with long-term health outcomes through place-based, participatory approaches.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• act as first point of contact for the research team and actively support peer ambassadors of the project and relevant stakeholders, internal and external

• undertake planning and preliminary analysis to investigate and support the scoping of research programs/projects

• develop suitable research protocols in collaboration with the Chief Investigator, and documents information as required.

• carry out literary searches, collect academic papers, code information, summarises literature, etc. for the Chief Investigator and/or Academics of the work area.

• ensure that data collected is entered into the appropriate database for analysis and that records are kept appropriately

• undertake research and prepare analysis on defined areas of focus, under some guidance of the Chief Investigator and in collaboration with other senior research staff

• solve complex conceptual problems and makes recommendations based on analysis in collaboration with other researchers to the Chief Investigator

• source information, research and prepare drafts for research publications and presentations including preparing literary reviews and carrying out theoretical research to support the overall research objectives

• ensure that ethics guidelines, standards and WHS requirements are met for the work area

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities

About you

• hold Masters Degree in Public Health or Global Health (or related qualifications) and/or relevant experience in related field. May have (or be working towards) postgraduate qualifications

• experience in working on research projects with multiple stakeholders, including expertise in using research protocols, ethics submissions, peer review publication preparation and grant applications using endnote, excel and other office applications

• a demonstrated track record of meaningful engagement with adolescents and young people, including experience supporting youth‑led initiatives, public‑facing campaigns, or participatory research

• exposure to global health governance or youth advisory roles, such as contributions to WHO advisory groups and UNICEF

• a strong interest in planetary health and climate‑related health threats

• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work sensitively and respectfully with diverse communities, young people, and external partners

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision

• experience using REDCap or similar software

• numeracy skills together with experience in controlling income/expenditure for reconciliation/budget tracking, and managing invoice payments and purchases for a project

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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