Research Focused Academic-Sydney Health Literacy Lab

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• Part time (0.50 FTE)  fixed term 3 Year role as Research Focused Academic- Sydney School of Public Health
• Fantastic Opportunity to be part of an important collaboration with the Sydney Health Literacy Lab and NSW Health promoting health literacy
• Base Salary $174,618 - $192,371 (pro rata for 0.50 FTE) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

Founded in 1930 Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school in public health. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health challenges and striving to improve equity in communities locally and around the world.

The Sydney Health Literacy Lab (SHeLL) is a dynamic research group within the School of Public Health striving to build health literacy skills and capacities in the population and ensure the healthcare environment is sensitive to the needs of the whole community. Read more About the lab — Sydney Health Literacy Lab

This team has several collaborative partnerships including a partnership with NSW Health to support the NSW Health Literacy Hub. This is a partnership committed to bringing together health staff, consumers and academics to support rigorous research and evaluation activities within the NSW public health system and enabling the translation of evidence into practice.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Focused academic to help drive this important collaboration for SHeLL, mentoring and partnering with NSW Health to achieve better health research and translation in the area of health literacy.

 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop and maintain collaborative relationships with NSW Health, with evidence of research impact in the area of health literacy

• contribute to a Health Literacy Hub Research Plan at a state-wide level in alignment with NSW Health priorities.

• lead a program of research related to health literacy in collaboration with NSW Health staff

• mentor and provide opportunities for other academics and health staff to develop skills and engage in translational research and education related to health literacy

• contribute to the development and evaluation of of Statewide health literacy initiatives, including training and ambassador programs, seminar series, and Communities of Practice.

• maintain a national or international reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline

• maintain a research profile, including publication in peer-reviewed international journals or creative works recognised under excellence in Research Australia (ERA)

• lead and manage successful competitive research grants and explore diverse funding opportunities, including in collaboration with NSW Health staff  

• demonstrate impact through improving student outcomes, experiences and learning

• make an outstanding contribution to the research, administrative and governance activities of the school or faculty, including participating in university led committees

• foster a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled

• contribute expertise and knowledge to forums of public debate, where appropriate and consistent with University policy.

About you

• Doctorate or PhD – in Public Health, Psychology or a related health field

• experience in research related to health literacy and research translation / implementation science

• experience working within health systems to progress research in partnership with stakeholders

• wide network of established relationships with academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders

• extensive experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity

• extensive experience supervising and mentoring others

• reputation at a national or international level with supporting research profile.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
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.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply

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Wednesday 15 May 2024 11:59 PM