Senior Research Officer

Senior Research OfficerFixed Term Part Time Contract to 30 June 2023 (24 hours per week)Location: Family Planning NSW NewingtonBase Full Time Salary: $92,681.00Full Not For Profit Salary Packaging available increasing take home payAll applications must consist of an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Written communication skills will specifically be assessed based on the quality of your cover letter. About Family Planning NSWFamily Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW.  As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community.  We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.Our ValuesFPNSW is a pro-choice organisationStaff are expected to fully support an individual’s right to choose regarding their pregnancy, whether that be parenting, adoption/foster care or abortionAs an abortion service provider, all staff at FPNSW are expected to actively participate in the provision of abortion services within the full scope of their role. Must support the Family Planning NSW values:Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual healthIntegrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparentInclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgmentEquity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populationsClient centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our workCommitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our workA just culture – a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisationCOVID VaccinationIn accordance with NSW Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.Position Overview The Senior Research Officer will be involved in coordinating and/or managing FPNSW research and evaluation activities, to increase the body of knowledge in reproductive and sexual health and to inform policies and planning for reproductive and sexual health initiatives.Selection Criteria EssentialPost-graduate qualification in public health or relevant fieldDemonstrated experience in study design and the development of research proposals and ethics applicationsProven experience in successful research grant submissionsProven experience in the design and implementation of research, monitoring and evaluation projectsExperience with handling routinely collected health data, clinical surveys, clinical trials and quasi-experimental or randomised studiesDemonstrated experience in the development of quantitative and/or qualitative research articles for peer reviewed journals, including the use of standard data analysis packages such as SPSS, SAS, STATA and NVIVO or similarAbility to work in a task-oriented team and with technical and managerial personnel.Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team.Strong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent organizational skills and oral and written communication skillsDesirableProven experience in meta-analysis and systematic reviewNursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a registered nurseOther requirementsA Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this roleTo ApplyYour application must include a:Resume (CV); andCover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria listed in the position description.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. If interested, we encourage you to apply promptly.  Applications will be assessed as they are received, with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.To learn more about the role, responsibilities and the required pre-employment checks, please see the position description.  If you are unable to view the attached position description, please visit our careers page at https://careers.fpnsw.org.au and click on the position description link at the bottom of the relevant job advert.FPNSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.Closing date for applications is 22 JULY 2022.FPNSW does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications. AUD Newington 2127