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About the Role

Support applied research that improves patient outcomes in nursing and midwifery practice across Western Sydney. The Research Officer will contribute to the delivery of research projects that focus on patient care, workforce issues, and clinical practice development. The role provides high-level support across all phases of the research lifecycle, including grant applications, stakeholder engagement, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and drafting publications.

Responsibilities

Prepare grant applications.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement.
Conduct literature reviews.
Contribute to data collection and analysis activities.
Assist with drafting publications, reports and presentations.
Support multiple projects simultaneously.
Maintain strong administrative and financial oversight.
Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Support small events and research activities.

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline (PhD or progress towards completion preferred).
Experience as a research officer in a tertiary or health setting.
Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Experience preparing grant applications, ethics submissions, literature reviews, journal articles, research reports and promotional materials.
Demonstrated ability to work confidently both independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Highly developed computer literacy, including experience with research and office software, data analysis tools and reference management systems.
Experience undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrated administrative and coordination skills, including attention to detail.
NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) Required.
National Police Check (NPC) Required.
Provide evidence of working rights in Australia at time of application.
All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service.

Skills

Health-related research
Oral communication
Interpersonal communication
Written communication
Grant application preparation
Ethics submission preparation
Literature review
Journal article writing
Research report writing
Promotional material creation
Independent work
Collaborative work
Stakeholder engagement
Computer literacy
Research software proficiency
Office software proficiency
Data analysis tools proficiency
Reference management systems proficiency
Qualitative data collection
Quantitative data collection
Qualitative data analysis
Quantitative data analysis
Organisational skills
Time management skills
Administrative skills
Coordination skills
Attention to detail

Location

Nepean Hospital
Western Sydney
University
Health district

Work Type

Full-time
Fixed-term

Experience Level

Experience as a research officer in a tertiary or health setting
Progress towards PhD completion preferred

Education Level

Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline
PhD preferred

Salary/Compensations

AUD 97693 - AUD 104713 - yearly
HEW Level 6 $97,693 – $104,713 per annum

Benefits

Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners
Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
Novated motor vehicle leasing
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary annual flu vaccination
Eligibility for Fitness Passport membership
Access to discounted private health cover
Onsite childcare (Long day care and early learning services)
Discounted fees for onsite childcare
Salary packaging for onsite childcare

About the Company

Western Sydney University is committed to substantive equality and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. The university is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful. Its mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.