National Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 138 000 - 156 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and mealEntertainment

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Résumé du poste

NSW Health is seeking a National Indigenous Immunisation Research Fellow based at Westmead. The role involves collaborating with national and state stakeholders to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation uptake, drawing on epidemiological evidence to inform policy and program delivery.

The position is identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and requires engaging with community partners to drive culturally appropriate immunisation initiatives within the NCIRS

Qualifications

• The role draws on epidemiological evidence — including the analysis and interpretation of immunisation coverage, uptake and vaccine-preventable disease data.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with the NCIRS National Indigenous Immunisation Lead and National Indigenous Engagement Officer.
• Consult with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector and stakeholders to increase immunisation uptake.
• Analyze immunisation data to inform vaccination policy development and program delivery.
• Contribute to the management and development of the NCIRS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee.

Description du poste

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 30 June 2029
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration:137525 - 156231 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:27
Requisition ID:REQ699143
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 8 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [e-mail]

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.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

What you'll be doing

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 Torres Strait Islander immunisation focus and optimise the cultural appropriateness of NCIRS work.

About NCIRS

NCIRS is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence-informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors impacting uptake, and vaccine safety. NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing program of international work, focused on providing technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
NCIRS is a collaborative team of experts in public health, biostatistics, infectious diseases, paediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods. www.ncirs.org.au. NCIRS has a nationally representative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee comprised of more than 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals and five non-Indigenous allies that provide cultural and technical governance and input into all work that involves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney. NCIRS is funded primarily by the Australian Government and NSW Government, as well as via grants from WHO, Gavi, and research granting bodies.

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.

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.

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 part time vacancies.

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 [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.