Editorial and Library Assistant Sydney Children's Hospitals Network location Sydney. $68,320 - $69,947.

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.

Click here to learn more about our network editorial and Library Assistant About the role: This is a new role supporting the Editorial and Library team within the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS).

This position relies on working effectively with many stakeholders and requires strong time management skills. Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.

About you: The Editorial and Library Assistant position requires an enthusiastic person who likes working in a fast-paced environment and has an interest in public health. Excellent communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to be an effective member of a team are critical to being successful in this role.

Benefits of working with us: You will be working for a leading research organisation in Australia and internationally, impacting population and public health outcomes. You will be challenged to deliver high-quality services and be supported to further your learning.

NCIRS also supports flexible work practices that are assessed on a case-by-case basis. About NCIRS The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides expert advice on all aspects of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Including disease surveillance, immunisation adverse events, vaccine safety, and vaccine coverage, program evaluations and social research. NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing program of work providing technical support to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

NCIRS staff has significant technical expertise in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, paediatrics, internal medicine, infectious diseases, social science and quantitative and qualitative research, survey methods, and education.

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney.

This appointment will be full-time temporary for 12 months with a strong likelihood of extension. What you'll be doing the role of the Editorial and Library Assistant is to provide operational support to the Editorial and Library team.

This will include providing general administrative support, database management, assistance in proofing and document formatting for NCIRS reports and other documents. Supporting editorial and library requirements for ATAGI and Handbook-related work.

The Editorial and Library Assistant will require significant experience in research, health and or academic environment and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and experience with editing and proofing.

The Editorial and Library Assistant will be capable of organising priorities and monitoring the workflow of their activities within their level of responsibility.

The Editorial and Library Assistant will be expected to work independently and as part of the team in the achievement of the Centre’s strategic goals, the Centre’s various work plans and contractual requirements. Centre’s various work plans and contractual requirements.   Primary purpose of NCIRS.

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides expert advice on all aspects of vaccine-preventable diseases, including disease surveillance,  immunisation adverse events, vaccine safety, and vaccine coverage, program evaluations and social research.

NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing program of work providing technical support to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

NCIRS staff includes people with expertise in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, paediatrics, internal medicine, infectious diseases, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods and education.

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of

NCIRS also provides technical support for the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, including the production of The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Significant and relevant qualifications and/or experience in health, research, or academic environment.

Demonstrated proofreading ability and familiarity with the use of editorial style guides. Advanced IT skills, with demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, primarily in Word processing.

Demonstrated ability to work with bibliographic management software e.g. EndNote. Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills. Possess high-level organisation skills, meticulous attention to detail and effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and monitor the progress of workflow.

Possess a sound understanding of data confidentiality 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.

We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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.

Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.

ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are required for Category A positions (refer to NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases).

ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.