Scientific Manager

University of Sydney

Scientific Manager
Fight Retinal Blindness!
Save Sight Institute
Central Clinical School
Faculty of Medicine
University of Sydney
Reference No. 155664

The Save Sight Institute (SSI) is a major centre for eye research in Sydney. Located within the Sydney Eye Hospital, it is dedicated to undertaking comprehensive vision research to solve unanswered problems in diagnosis and sight restoration. The Fight Retinal Blindness! Project is a collaborative initiative between the Save Sight Institute, Sydney; Centre for Eye Research Australia, Melbourne; and Lions Eye Institute, Perth and will also involve private ophthalmology practices.

The Fight Retinal Blindness! project is a national initiative aimed at using advances in information technology to track and evaluate the clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and safety of the emerging therapies for treatment of retinal diseases in Australia. Initially focusing on Age related Macular Degeneration, the most common cause of untreatable blindness in Australians, the same research approach will then be used to study other retinal diseases. The overall goal is to develop strategies to reduce the incidence of retinal blindness in the Australian community.

There is a unique opportunity available for a results-driven and passionate Scientific Manager to join the Fight Retinal Blindness! Project.

The successful candidate will manage the scientific, statistical and analytical aspects of the project to ensure achievement of project outcomes and, together with Professor Gillies and the Project Manager, will develop a Quality Management (Accreditation) and Performance Benchmarking Program for practices participating in the project.

To be considered for this role you will have completed a degree in statistics, biostatistics, health information management, science or a related field or have equivalent relevant experience or qualifications; experience with database query writing and reporting; experience in statistical analysis of health research projects and relevant software; and experience writing complex analytical reports and papers.
The position is full-time fixed term 12 months initially, with good prospects for renewal subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Level of appointment and responsibility will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Remuneration package: $71,196 - $76,788 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 6 $60,161 - $64,887 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Remuneration package: $78,188 - $85,181 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 7 $66,070 - $71,979 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Remuneration package: up to $89,265 - $100,671 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary Level 8 $75,430 - $85,069 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

For more information and to apply, please visit
http://positions.usyd.edu.au/ and search by reference number 155664. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Briony Glastonbury on 02 9382 7597. General enquiries can be directed to Nichol Hildebrand on (02) 9036 7293.

Closing Date: 1 June 2009

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.