Senior Research Coordinator - Cognitive Rehabilitation

About This Opportunity

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 will include:

• 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.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jenny Fleming at [email hidden]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email hidden], stating the job reference number R-69990.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ selection criteria above.

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.

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 [email hidden] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

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