Centre for Health Services Research
Part-time (80%), fixed-term position through to July 2027.
Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Woolloongabba
About This Opportunity
The Research Manager will collaborate closely with Chief Investigators and their teams to drive the development, implementation, and improvement of clinical research and trials within the Ageing and Geriatric Medicine research group. This position will take the lead clinical project management role for the MRFF-funded FITTEST Randomised Controlled Trial, ensuring its successful execution and outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide high-level project management across the research life cycle, including developing and implementing programs, managing grants/contracts, monitoring progress, and ensuring milestones are met within timelines and budgets. Contribute to ethics and governance submissions, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
Supervise and manage research teams, providing leadership aligned with the UQ Leadership Framework. Offer guidance on research conduct, compliance, and administrative matters, including ethics and conflict of interest.
Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, leveraging knowledge of existing partnerships and research capabilities to identify new collaboration opportunities.
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.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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
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About You
A postgraduate qualification in a scientific, computing, medical, or related discipline with at least five (5) years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education/training. A PhD or progress towards a PhD is highly regarded.
Extensive experience concurrently managing clinical research projects and programs of varying sizes and complexity, including ensuring regulatory compliance and monitoring risks for academic, multi-centre, randomised controlled clinical trials. Extensive experience overseeing clinical research activities, including ethics/governance submissions, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Proven ability to lead and manage a small team, ensuring timely completion of research projects and related activities.
Experience providing secretariat support for research committees and stakeholder meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and tracking action items.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to present complex content clearly.
Experience preparing grant applications and progress reports for funding bodies, or a willingness to acquire these skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative and sound judgement to prioritise workload.
Willingness to undertake work-related domestic or international travel up to 4 times per calendar year with reasonable notice.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check and mandatory immunisations.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Donna Reidlinger. For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via our new email address, [email protected], stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You' section
Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which 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.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47133). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week beginning Monday 3rd March 2025.