Research Officer (Health Manager Lvl 1) - SWSLHD Safeguards/ICAMHS - Perm/Temp PT

Selection Criteria 

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in health and demonstrated post qualification clinical research experience in child and adolescent mental health and/or related health services research, evidenced through relevant peer-reviewed publications in academic journals.

• Describe a research project you have contributed to within a health or mental health setting. In your response, outline your role in the project, including your involvement in activities such as literature reviews, data collection, comprehensive data analysis, end to end ethics process, grant applications, report writing, presentations and/or publications. Explain how your work contributed to the project's outcomes and the skills you used to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• This role requires working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, external stakeholders and research participants who may be consumers and carers of the health service; all of these to support research that improves child and adolescent mental health services. Provide an example of a time you built effective working relationships to achieve a research or service improvement outcome. In your response, describe how you communicated with all relevant stakeholders, managed all aspects of project requirements, ensured accuracy and attention to detail, and used technology or data to support the successful delivery of the project.

• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. 

• Position Information

• How to Apply 

• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

    **********@health.nsw.gov.au

  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce 

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via 

    Smart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

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• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through 

    Fitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

• Vaccination Requirements 

• Child Safe Employment 

  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.

• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.