Senior Clinical Research Assistant - Speech Pathology

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Travel to regional trial sites

Job summary

Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) within the Centre for Living Experience Research (LEX) at the University of Queensland is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist for a 9-month fixed-term, full-time role. Based at the Herston campus, the position includes travel to regional Queensland trial sites and a base salary of AUD 97,268–AUD 104,348 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).

The role supports the Conversations About Care trial, aiming to improve communication for older people with

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with relevant clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Conversations About Care trial across metropolitan and regional aged care services.
• Recruit and consent participants using supported processes.
• Conduct research assessments, observations and interviews.

Job description

• Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) | Centre for Living Experience Research (LEX)

• Full-time, fixed-term position for 9 months(also open to part-time/job share arrangements)

• Base salary will range from $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our Herston campus with some travel to regional Queensland trial sites

About This Opportunity

Join the collaborative team delivering the Conversations About Care trial, a purposeful research project working to improve communication support for older people with communication disability in residential and community aged care. We are seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to work alongside clinical researchers and aged care partners to support high-quality trial delivery across metropolitan and regional Queensland, helping create meaningful change for older people, families and care communities.

This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical expertise with impactful research. Joining an established and successful research team, you will leverage your clinical knowledge to contribute to innovative research that makes a difference. Whether you are seeking a change of pace from frontline clinical work or looking to broaden your career horizons, this role provides a valuable entry point into research and a strong foundation for future career growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the delivery of the Conversations About Care trial across metropolitan and regional aged care services.
• Recruit and consent participants using supported processes that enable older people with communication disability to make informed decisions, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and ethical requirements.
• Conduct research assessments, observations and interviews