Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 months)
Position Classification:  Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration:  $41.14 – $54.73 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Requisition ID:  REQ481678

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) is an integrated care initiative focusing on improving the situation with diabetes in the region of western Sydney. WSD runs a translational research hub evaluating interventions aimed at the management and prevention of diabetes which includes a number of randomised controlled trials.
This position will manage a randomised trial looking at a diabetes self-management platform called Gro Health. The role coordinates the effective conduct and running of the Gro Health trial from governance to ethics to the daily work of running and monitoring patients.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience in clinical research project management and study co-ordination.
• Direct experience in patient contact and care.
• Previous experience dealing with patients in a clinical trial setting.
• Experience or familiarity with the preparation of human research ethics and governance documentation.
• Experience in advanced computer programs including databases and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word), REDCap experience desirable.
• Excellent demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz on
Applications Close: 19th May 2024

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