Vacancy Reference No. 720168
This is a Fixed Term Part Time
appointment at 0.5 FTE per fortnight, with the possibility of
extension
About the
Gender Diversity Service:
Gender Diversity Service (GDS) is a specialist
outpatient service that offers an affirming approach to support
gender diverse young people and their families. GDS is the only
specialist service in WA providing multi-disciplinary specialist
assessment and access to gender affirming medical care for young
people in WA.
The GDS also has a well-established Research
program and works in partnership with The University of Western
Australia and The Kids Institute.
Consider joining our team if you are passionate about research
in gender affirming care within a multi-disciplinary team that’s
committed to the best outcomes for young people and families.
About the
Role:
We are seeking a Research Officer to join our
team who reports to Clinical Nurse Manager - Research and provides
support to the Senior Research Officer/s in research activities and
longitudinal studies within the service. This work will
assist in implementing evidence-based clinical care with the aim to
achieve positive outcomes for young people. As the Research
Officer, you will assist researchers and clinicians in recruitment
of young people and families to participate in GDS Research Cohort
and support the planning and execution of clinical trial activities
in line with GCP and ethical guidelines, including coordination and
reporting. Additionally, you will:
- Conduct literature and systematic reviews.
- Support implementation of CAMHS research and evaluation
projects by undertaking data collection and management.
- Contribute to data analysis and interpretation.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, publications, grants,
and presentations.
- Consult and work with key stakeholders, including service
providers, consumers, and carers
What you will
bring:
- Undergraduate degree in health sciences or relevant field
of study. In particular, this role would suit applicants with
psychology or public health qualifications
- Experience conducting applied research in a health
setting
- Demonstrated research skills, including the conduct of
literature and systematic reviews and statistical analyses
- Well-developed interpersonal and written communication
skills, including report writing skills
- Good time management skills and the ability to work with
minimum supervision
- Demonstrated ability with computing software, including
Microsoft Office Products and statistical packages (e.g., SPSS,
R)
How to
Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for
Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application
should contain the following:
- Please nominate your preferred work location in response to
our question within the application form.
- A statement addressing each selection criteria
1-4 and desirable criteria 2 as per
the Job Description Form in no more than 2
pages maximum. A font size of Arial 12 is preferred (using the
Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method).
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and
relevant work experience.
- Provide the names and email contact details of two
professional referees one of which is your current or
previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please
note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional
reference.
Role related questions: We encourage you
to contact Ming Thomson, A/Service Manager, at
ming.thomson@health.wa.gov.au
or by phone at 08 6456 9778, with any specific questions related to
this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you
experience technical difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached
Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for
appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed
term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,
or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for
permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses
the recruitment decision.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision
of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is
committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the
selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and
our services please click
here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes
recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal
people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to
work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you
consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance including any adjustment
needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries –
please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team
(START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Before you apply for this position, please read the
attached job application information sheet which contains important
information.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
