NCIRS Senior Research Officer, Epidemiology and Evaluation

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; In loco; AUD 119.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐 benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking a Senior Research Officer, Epidemiology and Evaluation, to support vaccine safety surveillance and PAEDS across NSW. You will perform epidemiological analyses, manage data, and contribute to timely reporting and publications that inform immunisation policy.

In collaboration with epidemiologists, clinicians and external partners, you will help improve systems, data quality, and analytical methods to support NSW Health's public health objectives.

Mansioni

• Conduct routine epidemiological analysis, data management, monitoring and reporting of surveillance data.
• Prepare surveillance reports, publications and presentations to inform immunisation policy and clinical practice.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, researchers, clinicians and external stakeholders to improve surveillance systems and data quality.
• Support epidemiological research and evaluation across the Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit as required.

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ694222

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 27 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [e-mail]

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 National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides objective expert advice on all aspects of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), vaccines, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia and to support the control of VPDs across the whole life-course. NCIRS also has a growing Global Health program that works to support countries, particularly those in the Asia-Pacific region, on their immunisation system strengthening efforts. This work is funded through agreements with the Australian and New South Wales governments, including the Australian Centre for Disease Control, as well as other funding agencies.

The Senior Research Officer, Epidemiology and Evaluation supports the delivery of epidemiological surveillance, analysis and reporting activities within the Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit, with a particular focus on vaccine safety surveillance and clinical surveillance through the Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) network.

The role undertakes routine epidemiological analysis, data management, monitoring and reporting of surveillance data to support timely identification of trends, emerging issues and public health priorities. The position contributes to the preparation of surveillance reports, publications, presentations and other outputs that inform immunisation policy, clinical practice and public health decision-making.

Working collaboratively with epidemiologists, researchers, clinicians and external stakeholders, the Senior Research Officer supports the implementation and continuous improvement of surveillance systems, data quality processes and analytical methods. The role also contributes to epidemiological research, evaluation and other projects across the Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit as required, providing analytical expertise to support NCIRS' broader evidence generation and public health 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 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.

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.

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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

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