• Job Description

  Req#: 264754
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Drive impactful health equity research.
  • Collaborate with a supportive team.
  • Grow autonomy & professional skills.
  Interested in being a Research Officer in the Early Years Team in Health Promotion for Western Sydney?
  
  Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to June 2026)
  Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
  Remuneration: $41.14 - $54.73 per hour
  Hours Per Week: 8
  Location: North Parramatta (Cumberland Hospital)
  Where you'll be working
  Western Sydney Local Health District includes 120 suburbs in the local government areas of Blacktown, Cumberland, Parramatta and The Hills Shire. Darug people are the traditional owners of the land. Our Aboriginal population of over 16,000 people is one of the largest urban Aboriginal populations in NSW. WSLHD is also home to vibrant, multicultural communities. We have a fast-growing population, from diverse economic and social backgrounds. Our approach to health promotion seeks to improve health and wellbeing at a population level across our District, rather than working with one individual at a time. We recognise the differences and diversity both across and within local government areas and therefore require tailored approaches to respond to their population health needs and address health inequities.
  
  About the Opportunity
  We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Research Officer to support the data collection and implementation of the Prevention Research Project First Bite, in partnership with the University of Wollongong, which is being offered to our Early Childhood Education and Care Services (ECECs) involved in the state-wide program Munch & Move. Additionally, it will support the Early Years team to obtain important demographic data from our Western Sydney services to help inform how we support our services who need it most.
  • We are looking for an early career researcher interested in working with a dynamic health promotion team and our partners.
  • If you want to make a difference and are ready to bring your research knowledge and skills in Health Promotion to WSLHD, then APPLY NOW!
  • The Health Promotion team is an award winning, energetic and innovative team. We value a positive team culture and working with our partners.
  What you'll be doing
  The purpose of this position is to work primarily with the Early Years portfolio with a key responsibility to help obtain important demographic data to inform how to implement the NSW Health Munch & Move program in Early Childhood Education and Care services across western Sydney. This position will also support the data collection and implementation of the First Bite Research Project in partnership with the University of Wollongong and other Local Health Districts.
  How to Apply
  Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
  1. Post graduate degree level qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, evaluation, health sciences or other relevant discipline with a strong research and evaluation component.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research, evaluation, implementation, development, and project management.
  3. Proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and extensive experience with Office 365.
  4. Knowledge, experience or understanding of key early childhood settings and the key issues that impact service delivery.
  5. High-level stakeholder management skills with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a range of diverse stakeholders. Highly developed skills in prioritisation, organisation, complex problem solving, time management and completing tasks to deadlines.
  6. Demonstrated capacity to work independently with minimum supervision and to work effectively in a team.
  7. Understanding of issues that impact on service delivery in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
  8. NSW Class C driver’s license and willing to use for work purposes.
  Requisition ID: REQ512957
  Applications Close: 13th September 2024
  
  Need more information?
  • Discover more about the application process.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Janelle McNicholas on Janelle.McNicholas@health.nsw.gov.au
  People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
  Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
  Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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