About us:
Allied Health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. Allied Health work closely with Medical, Nursing, Technical and Operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and wellbeing. The Allied Health Workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.
About the role:
The Health Practitioner Research Fellow is responsible for informing, guiding and facilitating the strategic research agenda for health practitioners of Central Queensland Health. The position applies leadership through recognised research knowledge, skills and expertise to engage health practitioners across the research continuum leading to increased health practitioner research activity in Central Queensland health and clinical and service improvement and innovation. The role will coordinate and promote research translation and research capability and capability building for health practitioners.
About you:
Mandatory appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. In addition, the successful applicant must demonstrate at least one or more of the following:
A Research Masters or PhD in the relevant discipline/profession
Equivalent significant publishing history
A history of success in obtaining competitive research grants
Post-doctoral track record in clinical research methodology including specific knowledge, expertise and skill in a health practitioner discipline specific area and/or multi-disciplinary areas of relevance to health practitioner practice.
Demonstrated ability in managing research across multiple settings.
Demonstrated ability in providing strategic direction in line with organisational priorities and developing internal and external collaborations to achieve these priorities.
Demonstrated ability and experience in implementing education and training in research methodology for all clinical staff, and mentor/supervise post-graduate research student.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $80,331 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $81.47 - $84.33 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
Contact
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6D681257
Applications close: Sunday, 10 May 2026
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