Research Officer

Northern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Flexible leave options

Inclusive workplace

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Research Officer to join the Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research (VVHR).

The role contributes to research development and coordination initiatives across NH campuses, collaborating with clinical services, academic partners and industry.

The successful candidate will coordinate research activities, manage data and governance processes, and support ethical submissions and Good Clinical Practice in line with national standards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in health, social sciences or related field.
• Proven experience coordinating and delivering research activities.
• Understanding of data management and governance.
• Familiarity with ethics submissions and governance.
• Knowledge of the National Statement, Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Support VVHR portfolio delivery and research coordination across NH campuses.
• Collaborate with clinical services, academic partners and industry on research initiatives.
• Assist with research development, governance processes and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Research coordination

Data management

Ethics submissions

Governance

GCP knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in health or social sciences

Job description

Reference Number:54256:Research OfficerEmployment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Research Officer. to join the Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research (VVHR)

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires an experienced Research Officer who will contribute to a range of research development and coordination initiatives undertaken by the Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research (VVHR) within Northern Health and in collaboration with our health service, academic and Industry partners and consumers.

This role is responsible for supporting the conduct and delivery of the VVHR portfolio, focused on virtual models of care, digital health innovation, equity and health systems improvement. The Research Officer will work closely with the Research Centre Coordinator and Director of the VVHR and support research conducted together with Northern Health’s clinical services, academic partners.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An undergraduate degree in a health, social sciences or related field
• Proven experience in the coordination, implementation, and day-to-day operational conduct of research activities
• Demonstrated understanding of data management and governance principles
• Familiarity with ethics and governance submissions
• Working knowledge of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, The Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Selena Squillacioti, Research Centre Coordinator, ***************@nh.org.au

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.