Health Research jobs in Sydney NSW

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 24 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $46.05 - $61.27 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ700420

About the Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The Research Officer is an integral member of the research team within the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery and Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), responsible for and assist with planning, implementation, coordination, data management and reporting of concurrent research projects related to a funded body of work. These research studies will be varied and will require that the Research Officer be able to work on concurrent projects with competing deadlines across multiple disciplines. This will include assisting in the development and implementation of research protocols, ethics and governance submission, project management, consumer engagement, patient recruitment, data collection, patient follow up, data analysis, manuscript preparation and report writing. The Research Program Officer will utilise their knowledge of clinical and health services research in the establishment and maintenance of productive working relationships with internal and external collaborators, departments and staff.

Ideal Candidate

• Has health related degree and/or experience in research, clinical trials or relevant experience.
• Proficient in a range of computer applications including Microsoft Office, medical electronic databases (e.g. Medline, PubMed, Embase,), REDCap and research software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, EndNote, Nvivo).
• Excellent skills in quantitative or qualitative clinical/public health/health services research, including secure data management, data collection, ability to master new concepts and skills, coordinate HREC and RGO submissions, and conduct basic statistical analysis.

Benefits and Perks!

• Additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.

• Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.

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• Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.

• Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.

• Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Dhiya Suresh via email at Dhiya.Suresh@health.nsw.gov.au.

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Applications Close: 27 October 2026