AddressMater Research are looking for a Research Support Officer to join the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth team! This maximum-term (12 months) part-time role (0.8 FTE) will be based at our South Brisbane campus.
Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).
We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.
Salary range: $55,332 -$61,971 (part-time equivalent) plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
What you’ll be doing
You will provide comprehensive project support for the national IMPROVE workshops from planning to execution, under direct supervision of the IMPROVE National Coordinator.
- Assist in coordinating workshop logistics, including liaising with local site coordinators,, participant registration, educator correspondence, and travel arrangements for educators and attendees.
- Coordinate the monitoring and tracking of project milestones, budgets, and expenditure, ensuring adherence to allocated resources.
- Manage administrative tasks related to the program, such as maintaining databases, filing systems, coordination documents, program accreditation and correspondence with stakeholders.
- Coordinate communication channels, including email correspondence, phone calls, and virtual meetings, to facilitate effective collaboration among team members.
- Assist with project evaluation and the preparation of progress reports
- Assist with ethics and governance submissions as required
- Providing general administrative services and support to the research team as required
To view the PD, please click here: Research Support Officer.pdf
About you
You will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health sciences, social sciences) required; Master's degree preferred. You will also meet the below criteria:
- Proven experience in project coordination, preferably within a research or healthcare setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with report writing, and/or formatting of research publications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management tools.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
For further information please contact Sarah Henry, Senior Research Manager – Stillbirth Research on ***********@mater.uq.edu.au
Applications close on 2 June 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact iss made. Only direct applications will be considered.
