Part-Time Research Registry & Community Engagement Lead

QIMR Berghofer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing days

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

QIMR Berghofer is seeking a part-time Research Assistant – Research Registry & Community Engagement Officer (0.4–0.6 FTE, 2–3 days/week) to manage the CARe registry and support patient-focused research activities.

The role requires a Nursing or Allied Health degree, excellent communication, and experience with data management. It offers flexible hours, salary packaging, and engagement opportunities through the CNRG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Nursing or Allied Health or a related field.
• Experience working with older-age people with debilitating health conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to flexibly interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, including consumers, doctors, and researchers.
• Proficiency in managing research data, including familiarity with data curation tools like REDCap - not mandatory but highly sought-after.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, contributing to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain the Australian Cerebellar Ataxia Registry (CARe), ensuring data completeness and up-to-date registry records through interaction with participants, collaborating clinicians, consumer partners, and researchers.
• Facilitate the delivery of research projects through the registry and associated digital platforms.
• Support public-facing communications through newsletters and social media posts, including the design and oversight of fundraising and engagement campaigns.
• Assist with coordination of the consumer ambassador program, which embeds the consumer voice in research activities.
• Contribute to general day-to-day lab activities as requested to assist with research conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

Social media content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Allied Health

Tools

REDCap

Job description

QIMR Berghofer is seeking a part-time Research Assistant – Research Registry & Community Engagement Officer (0.4–0.6 FTE, 2–3 days/week) to manage the CARe registry and support patient-focused research activities.

The role requires a Nursing or Allied Health degree, excellent communication, and experience with data management. It offers flexible hours, salary packaging, and engagement opportunities through the CNRG.