Flexible Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow (National)

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐 benefits

accrued days off (ADOs)

fitness passport

employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a National Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow to lead analysis and policy development in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation. You will work with NCIRS leaders and engage with Indigenous health sector partners to translate data into practical vaccination strategies.

Based at Westmead with a focus on national and state collaborations, the role combines epidemiology, qualitative insights, and stakeholder engagement to improve

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health with a strong epidemiology component (or an equivalent combination of study and demonstrated experience directly relevant to the position).
• Demonstrated experience applying epidemiological methods - including the analysis and interpretation of immunisation coverage, uptake, surveillance or vaccine-preventable disease data - to inform program and policy decisions.
• Familiarity with statistical or data-analysis software (e.g. R, SAS or Stata) is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative or mixed-methods research (e.g. Indigenous methodologies, community consultation, interviews, focus groups, yarning circles or co-design) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Demonstrated cultural and community connection with the understanding of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health and the ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples effectively.
• Extensive experience in Indigenous Health, with demonstrated knowledge of immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with organisations in health or related sectors to promote initiatives or programs with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead support multidisciplinary teams to complete public health projects in an effective and timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• The role of the National Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow includes collaborating closely with the NCIRS National Indigenous Immunisation Lead and National Indigenous Engagement Officer, consulting with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector and working with key national, state/territory and local stakeholders to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation uptake. The role draws on epidemiological evidence - including the analysis and interpretation of immunisation coverage, uptake and vaccine-preventable disease data - together with qualitative and community insight, to inform effective vaccination policy development and program delivery across the community-controlled sector, other service providers and immunisation program managers. The position contributes to the management and development of the NCIRS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee and works across all NCIRS program areas to drive an Aboriginal and Tor

Skills

Epidemiology methods

Interpersonal skills

Indigenous health engagement

Team leadership

Data analysis (R/SAS/Stata)

Qualitative research

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate epi/biostat/public health

Equivalent experience

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a National Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow to lead analysis and policy development in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation. You will work with NCIRS leaders and engage with Indigenous health sector partners to translate data into practical vaccination strategies.

Based at Westmead with a focus on national and state collaborations, the role combines epidemiology, qualitative insights, and stakeholder engagement to improve