Senior Project Officer

16 Mar 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

30 Mar 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

• Senior Project Officer required to support research projects for the Australasian Interstitial Lung Disease Registry (AILDR)
• Part-time (0.6 – 1.0 FTE), 12 months fixed term contract available with a base salary of $104,633- $113,992 per annum, plus leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation
• Located on the University of Sydney at the Central Clinical School

About us

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is an innovative and dynamic research-intensive faculty which is passionate about excellence, equity, and engagement globally and regionally. The Central Clinical School is closely linked and positioned near Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH).

The successful applicant will work within the Centre of Research Excellence – Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF) together with the Department of Respiratory Medicine, RPAH. The CRE-PF is located at the University close to RPAH.

The NHMRC CRE-PF facilitates research, research training, translation, and collaboration into Pulmonary Fibrosis. The Australasian Interstitial Lung Disease Registry (AILDR) is an essential component of the CRE-PF, with the aim of creating a unique platform to facilitate ILD research. Established in 2014 with a pilot, the AILDR now has more than 20 sites participating across Australia and New Zealand. The AILDR uses a REDCap platform that captures detailed clinical information including tracking of biobanked samples (tissue, blood and BAL). A large linked CT scan repository is maintained on a XNAT platform.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia’s first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,100 academic and non-academic staff who support over 73,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

About the opportunity

The Senior Project Officer reports to and works directly with the Chair of the Australasian Interstitial Lung Disease Registry (AILDR) Steering Committee (SC), Professor Tamera Corte and liaises with members of the AILDR Steering Committee and Network.

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for supporting strategic AILDR research projects, including the Biobank and CT scan repository, involving project implementation and day-to-day operations and administration of these components of AILDR. The Senior Project Officer will coordinate and manage the relationships and communications with Biobanks, the University of Sydney Imaging Data Service, AILDR Steering Committee and Network members, Human Research Ethics Committees, Research Governance Offices and Radiology Departments.

They will prepare applications, risk assessments, data and material transfer agreements, and collate all mandatory documentation related to these AILDR components. They will encourage and facilitate sites to enter scans and data, collect samples and facilitate and promote Registry data quality and accuracy. In addition, they will work with the CRE-PF Project Manager and AILDR Manager on specific digitisation projects to improve the interoperability of AILDR with various PACS, sample tracking systems and eMRs

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Project Officer who has:

• tertiary qualifications and experience in project management and administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• research and/or Health Sector Experience with understanding of “Good Clinical Practice” and clinical research processes (specific knowledge of respiratory medicine would advantageous)
• demonstrated ability to confidently manage large and complex datasets with strong IT skills to facilitate discussions of options and problem solving with IT support staff
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• accuracy, attention to detail and highly organised
• planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work collaboratively according to strict deadlines and manage various demands
• experience managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on large or complex projects
• previous work experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation

Desirable but not essential

• Experience and/or understanding of various systems including: XNAT, REDCap, PACS, eMR, REGIS/ERM/RGS systems
• Familiarity and/or understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for biobanking blood, bronchial lavage (BAL) and tissue samples.
• Practice and/or knowledge of working with radiology data including: DICOMS using PACS

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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

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

All applications must (include a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) as per the details mentioned in the advert, can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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

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Applications Close

Saturday 30 March 2024 11:59 PM

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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/367464/senior-project-offi…

Contact

City

Marrickville

STATUS: EXPIRED