Study Coordinator

15 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Research Field

Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

27 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Part-time role 0.7 FTE , fixed term contract until March 2028
• Work alongside top researchers to trial two evidence-based strategies that will improve access to a general practitioner led multidisciplinary team-based health care
• Base Salary starting from $91, 644 + 17% superannuation (Pro Rata)

About the opportunity

Sydney School of Health Sciences is a world leader in health and wellbeing research. This is done through partnering with local and global organisations and working closely with people and communities to identify solutions that directly translate to health benefits. By translating research into practice, we improve lives.

The school is known for excellence, the students are at the centre of education, and people at the centre of the research. The school provides an engaging and stimulating student-centered education environment, attracting the best students and researchers nationally and internationally.

The University is seeking a Study Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary research team conducting an MRFF funded study to implement pulmonary rehabilitation and nurse-led self-management for people with chronic lung disease in primary care. The results of this study will directly address the core aim of increasing Australia's evidence base through rigorous research that improves service delivery and health outcomes for people with diseases of ageing.

This project will trial two evidence-based strategies that will improve access to a general practitioner led multidisciplinary team-based approach, including case-management by a registered nurse, and improved access to allied health delivered pulmonary rehabilitation delivered by private practice exercise physiologists and physiotherapists in primary health care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The incumbent will work under broad guidance of the chief investigator Professor Sarah Dennis and senior academics from four other Australian universities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Actively contributing to research activities, designing research protocols, preparing applications for ethics review and registration of the clinical trial, undertaking core aspects of research work and contributing to analysis and key findings.
• Contribute and support project management by completing administrative activities as requested.
• Develop and implement the specific data collection tools and processes for the project, working in close collaboration with other members of the team.
• Provide technical knowledge and expertise to the Chief Investigator, Senior Research Academics and the research team to support the research and clinical trial requirements for the work area.
• Contribute to stakeholder and partner engagement in research and translation.
• Collate and record research data, draws insights and analyses, and reports information from the research undertaken.
• Provide technical expertise to the Research team to guide the development and performance of the study procedures and outcome assessment.
• Facilitate a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications with at least Honours, preferably a Master's degree or PhD in appropriate health discipline with relevant experience in related field
• proven experience in project management
• extensive experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applications
• working understanding and current knowledge of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy and relevant legislation (including Safe Laboratory Practices for roles based in Laboratory)
• proven experience working in clinical trails
• previous experience working with clinicians and stakeholders and working with the local primary healthcare networks
• hold an NSW driver's license.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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 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.

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 which 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

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rachel Ann Yousif, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Monday 27 May 2024 11:59 PM

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Country

Australia

City

Marrickville

Postal Code

Camperdown

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/373000/study-coordinator/?…

Contact

City

Marrickville

STATUS: EXPIRED