Employment Type : Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 6 Remuneration: $ 77,623.75 - $79,458.87 per annum Requisition ID : REQ474509 Application Close Date : 24/03/2024 Interview Date Range : 27/03/2024 – 03/04/2024 Contact Details : Rachel Goldrick – 0484 595 642 | rachel.goldrickhealth.nsw.gov.au About The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research Directorate team in SWSLHD. This is a unique opportunity to grow and develop your skills by being involved in various projects and initiatives to better support our researchers. You will be actively involved in planning and executing the Districts premier event, the Health Beyond Research and Innovation Showcase. You will have the opportunity to plan new projects and work collaboratively with a variety of different people. This role works closely with the media and communications teams, research units, the Office of Health and Medical Research, the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and our partner universities. There is so much room to grow and develop within this exciting role. What you'll be doing The purpose of the Development Support Administration Officer is to coordinate and manage the research support activities of the Research Directorate in the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This will include managing the daily operations of the Development Support Unit, including coordination of the annual research and innovation showcase, the creation of the annual research report, developing and maintaining reporting databases and assisting the Research Development Manager and Development Support Manager in implementing the action items of the research strategy including general support duties as directed by the Manager. Where you'll be working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. Experience working in a research environment or knowledge and understanding about the medical research environment Proven high order written and verbal communication skills Strong administrative management skills including the ability to deal with and prioritise a high workload Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills including ability to work under constant pressure and in a fast paced environment Proficiency in Excel (or other database system), Office Publisher and a high level capacity to use office computing applications Well-developed organisational skills and experience in project and event management Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Stepping Up – Close the Gap Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Workplace Giving Program South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I community to apply. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 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