Research Assistant

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Camperdown, NSW, is seeking a Research Assistant to provide support and research administration to Research Fellows across cerebral palsy research streams and projects.

You will coordinate events and meetings with key partners, assist with grant applications, prepare ethics documentation, conduct literature reviews, and manage data collection to ensure high-quality results and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health, social science, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative and coordination support to the Network Operations Team, including organising events/meetings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general research administrative support to ensure the smooth running and delivery of defined research projects.
• Coordinate events and meetings with critical research partners to support management and delivery of projects.
• Collate information and support team members in the preparation of grant applications to secure research funding.
• Prepare ethics documentation for submission to HRECs and governance committees for approval.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare information to support peer reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Collect, input and clean research data to maintain data integrity and quality.

Skills

Research administration

Event coordination

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in health/science

Tools

Proficient computer skills

Job description

Location: Camperdown, NSW, Australia

Maternity Leave Cover: 8-9 Months

The Research Assistant provides support and research administration to Research Fellows across a range of cerebral palsy related research streams and projects to ensure project outcomes are successfully achieved.

Duties

• Provide general research administrative support to ensure the smooth running and delivery of defined research projects.
• Coordinate events and meetings with critical research partners to support the effective management and delivery of research projects and achievement of agreed outcomes.
• Collate information and support team members in the preparation of grant applications to secure research funding.
• Prepare ethics documentation for submission to Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) and governance committees for approval.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare information to support the development of peer reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Collect, input and clean research data to maintain data integrity and quality in preparation for analysis and publication.
• Prepare and link files to ensure the consistency and alignment of data.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health, social science, or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative and coordination support to the Network Operations Team, including organising events/meetings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using both virtual and in-person communication methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Seeks, provides and shares information and knowledge appropriately and independently.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, collection, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow complex instructions and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Understanding of the value of lived experience involvement in research.
• Proficient computer skills
• A current WWCC, national police check and NDIS Worker Screening check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement in the role

Our Values

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently. CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We have assessed this role type as requiring a Medium level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Application Close Date: 24/09/2026 11:59 PM

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au