About This Opportunity
Join a diverse, high‑performing team committed to building capability and delivering exceptional health care and services at the STARS Education and Research Alliance (a partnership between The University of Queensland and Metro North Health). We're seeking a driven Senior Research Assistant with experience in rehabilitation, stroke or health services research who's ready to make meaningful impact. In this role, you'll apply your specialist expertise to drive high‑quality research outcomes across the full research life cycle.
Base salary will be in the range $93,491 – $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6).
Responsibilities
* Coordinate end‑to‑end research activities, including data collection, management and analysis.
* Manage study processes such as ethics applications, amendments and reporting.
* Build strong research collaborations and partnerships.
* Develop research materials, protocols, recruitment resources and training tools.
* Contribute to reports, publications and broader research dissemination.
* Support study design and analysis using best‑practice methods.
* Mentor junior staff and students to build capability.
* Maintain research integrity through accurate documentation, compliance and effective data management.
* Provide essential administrative and operational support.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Benefits
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
* 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
* Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
* Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
* Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal‑only vacancies and our Study for Staff programme
* On‑campus childcare options
* Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
* Salary packaging options
About You
* A degree in Physiotherapy (preferred), Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy, plus research coordination experience.
* Strong research skills to run hospital‑based studies and support diverse methodologies.
* Knowledge of Australian rehabilitation services and the needs of adults with neurological conditions.
* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams across hospital or community rehabilitation settings.
* Desirable experience with electronic medical records, qualitative research, accelerometry, co‑design or systematic reviews.
* Excellent problem‑solving, organisation and adaptability.
* Strong communication skills and clear documentation.
* High digital literacy and confidence with research databases.
* Ability to liaise effectively with varied research stakeholders.
* Interest in supporting and mentoring junior research staff.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre‑employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, AHPRA registration and mandatory immunisations.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer‑sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Niru Mahendran ( ).
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ( ), stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
* Resume
* A 2‑page cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact ( ).
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday 19th January at 11.00pm AEST (R‑58004). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 29th January.
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