Senior Research Officer, Research Projects

Centre for the Business & Economics of Health (CBEH), based in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

Position available as full-time (100%) or part-time (negotiable 60-80%), fixed term through to June 2026

Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.97 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled, organised and proactive Senior Project Officer to support a program of work within the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH).

In this role, you will provide high-level project management support across two major project initiatives, as well as contributing to broader research activities focused on health workforce optimisation, palliative care and aged care, including First Nations aged care.

This position is integral to advancing high-impact research by coordinating complex projects, fostering collaboration, and driving the growth of applied research in palliative care and aged care. The position is available as either full time or negotiable part time for the right person and may be extended beyond the initial project period, subject to funding.

It is an exciting opportunity to work at a leading Centre within UQ’s Business, Economics and Law Faculty and to contribute to meaningful research making a genuine impact in the community.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research Project Coordination

Provides research project management, coordinating aspects of the research project cycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation to support the successful completion of projects

Monitors progress against project plans, tracking milestones and deliverables

Maintains research-related databases, records and electronic documentation and ensures completeness and accuracy of research data

Coordinates project stakeholder engagement, including maintaining the CRM database, to sustain and promote the projects

Maintains an awareness of the relevant research funding landscape, reviews grant funding opportunities and coordinates preparation of applications

Technical/Scientific Research

Assists with implementing research project plans, including collating documents and records to ensure projects comply with agreed research methodologies

Assists in the design and development of research protocols and actively participates in data collection and collation

Undertakes basic data analysis, manipulation and interpretation using statistical software packages and MS Excel

Coordinates the research publication process, including contributing to manuscript drafting and coordinating digital recording in Library systems

Research and administrative support

Utilises project management and administrative systems and processes to ensure compliance with university, funder and regulator requirements

Manages research ethics and data access approval processes including coordinating preparation of applications, monitoring progress and being a primary point of contact for queries

Provides executive support for relevant committee and working groups, including preparation of agenda and minutes to facilitate implementation of the program’s strategies and action plans

Arranges and coordinates project related events

Monitors project budgets including processing invoices through UQ systems

Coordinates project reporting and contributes to writing reports, preparing reports, graphs, figures and presentations on research outcomes at different stages of the research cycle outcomes

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

On campus childcare options

Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

Salary packaging options

About You

Completion of a relevant degree, with involvement in quantitative statistical methods an advantage, and subsequent experience in coordinating research activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Demonstrated project management skills and experience that are relevant to a research environment, with sound knowledge of the academic research project life-cycle

Demonstrated research project-relevant knowledge and skills, with experience working in a health services capacity and/or knowledge of the Australian healthcare environment, particularly as relevant to First Nations Australians viewed favourably

High level digital literacy skills, with graphic design skills (for example using Canva) an advantage

Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a research and health services environment

Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Helen Haydon –

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

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Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 11 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57108). Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be contacted prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.

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