Senior Research Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 31 December 2026

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: 109,857 – 129,624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ616020

Location: Randwick

Application Close: Midnight 4 November 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.

The Heart Centre for Children Psychology Program was established in 2008 within Kids Heart Research, Cardiac Services, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (Westmead and Randwick). We are Australia's first integrated psychology program dedicated to childhood heart disease.

What you'll be doing

Our research spans across all developmental ages and stages, from early life in the womb through childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, parenthood, and grandparenthood. We focus on the issues that are important to children and families, understanding the complex challenges posed by childhood heart disease and developing new and better ways of transforming these challenges.

The primary purpose of the Senior Psychology Research Officer is to perform high-quality research, provide significant intellectual contribution to research project/s, and produce high-quality research data for inclusion in grant submissions and for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The position requires contribution to the written preparation of manuscripts and funding applications.

Day-to-day activities may require the co-supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research assistants and clinical research coordinators.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Relevant Psychology doctoral or other equivalent postgraduate qualification with a significant level of research experience (a minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience full-time equivalent to enter this scale), or other relevant scholarly training.
• Extensive experience in research output, published work, presentations at conferences and seminars, demonstrating intellectual input into the conception and direction of original research and increasing independent implementation of a research project.
• Demonstrated capacity to carry out research in strong partnership with children and young people with critical or chronic illness, their parents, and other family members.

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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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