Senior Research Coordinator - Cognitive Rehabilitation

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced Senior Research Coordinator to apply advanced rehabilitation expertise within the CogCap project in Queensland. You will oversee research activities, drive recruitment, co-design, data collection and ensure ethics compliance, contributing to meaningful outcomes for people and communities.

In this 60% FTE, fixed-term role through to 29 September 2028 (HEW 6), you will support research outputs, mentor junior staff and collaborate with diverse

Qualifications

• Degree in Allied Health Sciences with relevant experience.
• Expertise in evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation and rehab practice.
• Experience in acquired brain injury multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience liaising with industry partners and training.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management.
• Experience in implementation research or ability to learn quickly.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced research activities using specialised rehabilitation expertise.
• Establish, monitor and manage protocols, recruitment, co-design, and data handling.
• Ensure ethics compliance and maintain detailed records and notes.
• Contribute to outputs, reports and manuscripts; support junior staff.
• Part-time 60% FTE, fixed-term to 29 September 2028 at HEW 6.

Skills

Cognitive rehabilitation

Evidence-based practice

Research coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data collection (quantitative)

Data collection (qualitative)

Implementation research

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Allied Health Sciences degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Coordinator to bring advanced rehabilitation expertise to the CogCap project, Capacity building for cognitive rehabilitation providers in Queensland. Working in a purposeful and collaborative research environment, you will apply specialist clinical rehabilitation knowledge to strengthen research quality, support effective cognitive rehabilitation practice and contribute to meaningful outcomes for people and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced research activities using relevant research methodologies and specialist clinical rehabilitation expertise.
• Establish, monitor and manage research activities, including protocols, participant recruitment, co-design, data collection and data management.
• Ensure research activities comply with approved ethics protocols and maintain comprehensive records, preparation notes and instructions.
• Contribute to research outputs, reports and manuscripts while supporting junior research staff and a proactive culture of continuous improvement.
• This is a part-time (60% FTE), fixed-term position through to 29 September 2028 at HEW 6.

About You

• Completion of a relevant degree in Allied Health Sciences with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Expertise in evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation and advanced knowledge of rehabilitation practice and systems.
• Experience working in acquired brain injury multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Experience in industry partner liaison, professional training, participant recruitment and co-design.
• Demonstrated research knowledge and skills across specialist and general research techniques including experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management.
• Relevant experience in implementation research, or the demonstrated capability to acquire and apply this knowledge quickly.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work adaptably and engage effectively with diverse research stakeholders.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia and your professional registration i.e. AHPRA or equivalent registration.

This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.

We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Sunday 1st November at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-69990).

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