Research Officer Psychology

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time and up to 30 June 2026

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 7.6

Requisition ID: REQ606684

Location: Westmead

Application Close: 29 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The Heart Centre for Children Psychology Research Program was established at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in 2007 and has since broadened to span across the Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN) Cardiac Service. The program is one of the first internationally to be fully embedded within paediatric cardiology and dedicated to mental health and childhood heart disease. The Program's research spans across all developmental ages and stages, from early fetal life through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, parenthood, and grandparenthood. The Program focuses on the issues that are important to children and families, understanding the complex challenges posed by paediatric and congenital heart disease, and developing new and better ways of addressing these challenges.

The Senior Research Assistant will play a key role on research studies and initiatives investigating psychological, neurobiological, developmental, behavioural, and social outcomes contributing to the mental health and quality of life of children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease and their families, and will contribute to other research and administrative tasks across the Psychology Research Program at the Heart Centre for Children.

This position will contribute technical and research skills in activities associated with various research projects led by the Program, including the contribution and application of knowledge in the fields of medical psychology and paediatric cardiology within the Heart Centre for Children.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.

Demonstrates experience in research involving children with congenital heart disease, including neuroimaging data collection and analysis, administration and scoring of neurocognitive assessments, and the collection, processing, and storage of biospecimens (e.g., saliva and stool).

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Clare Moody on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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