Part time fixed term contract for one year
The project investigates universal developmental screening for preschool-aged children within Western Sydney, with the aim of supporting families to make informed and timely decisions to improve their child’s developmental outcomes.
Base Salary starting from $89,755 + 17% superannuation (Pro rata)
About the opportunity
The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking academics who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to research, and are team players, ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities.
The university is seeking to employee a Research Assistant to contribute to the project Brighter Beginnings in Western Sydney Local Health District. The Australian Early Development Census identified that almost 20% of children in the first year of school were vulnerable on one or more developmental domains. Furthermore, these children are at a greater risk of poorer health, wellbeing and academic outcomes.The aim of the larger Brighter Beginnings Initiative is to support families to make informed and timely decisions, provide additional support to families in need of support and provide improved universal services to benefit all.
Through universal developmental screenings, Brighter Beginnings intends to reach families who have not otherwise engaged in health services but who require these services, having particular focus on families who may be less likely to participate in universal screening including families in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, communities with high cultural and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. This role will analyse qualitative data from caregivers, Brighter Beginning Screening staff, and Early Childhood Education staff regarding the effectiveness, acceptability, and implementation of the developmental screenings.
The incumbent will be in the Susan Wakil Building on the Camperdown Campus.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Ensure the accurate implementation of research protocols, ensuring timely execution of research activities
Prepare interview transcripts for analysis within NVivo or similar program
Use qualitative methods to analyse interview data
Prepare written summaries of research findings, appropriate for the research team and stakeholders
Collaborate with researchers and affiliated partners to share findings and progress
Coordinate with the team to produce quality reports, , and actively engage in compliance initiatives to uphold regulations
Undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
Tertiary qualifications - In a relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
Experience in qualitative research
Prior experience and or knowledge in allied health – pediatric health services
Proven experience in a research-based environment
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments and drive collaborative efforts towards program goals.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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Sunday 07 September 2025 11:59 PM
