Mater Research are looking for a Research Officer - to provide research support including data management for the conduct of the MRFF funded research project, Alliance for Healthy Ageing! This is a 3-year, full-time position (applicants interested in part-time will be considered), based at Herston.

The Alliance for Healthy Ageing aims to identify and address frailty across primary care settings in Western Qld, to slow the progression of frailty, improve well-being, and provide a cost-effective model of care to promote healthy ageing regionally.

Mater Research (MR) is a world-class institute that is committed to conduct, enable and translate clinically relevant health research. With more than 300 laboratory and clinical researchers working across Mater's hospitals and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI), Mater Research is committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary range: $41.47 - $44.69 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

You will take on a leadership role to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the alliance and work with the broader project team. You will be responsible for the recruitment of GP clinics to the alliance and work to build strong relationships with clinics and primary health care professionals. You will support the project manager to ensure we meet our project milestones and deliverables to our Administering Body, Mater-Research Institute -University of Queensland

Research and Project Support

• Practice recruitment and support
• Assist in the development of milestone reports
• Preparation of research performance reports
• Preparation of project progress reports for funding bodies.
• Provide research co-ordination including monitoring of project timelines
• Maintain a constructive relationship with partner organisations including PHNs and GP practices
• Present updates, overviews and findings internally
• Support senior staff in the CHSRI to undertake quantitative and qualitative research

Safety in the Workplace and Human Resources

• Maintain a safe working environment
• Report any potential hazards to the reporting officer
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Standards
• Treat all clients with sensitivity and without discrimination
• Responsible for ensuring the LEAP check-ins and career development plan are met.

Expression of the Mater Values

• Promote and demonstrate the mission and objectives of MR Limited
• Promote and demonstrate the philosophy and values of the Sisters of Mercy
• Demonstrate personal attentiveness, sensitivity and non-judgmental manner when interacting with team members and families
• Demonstrate values based decision-making and leadership
• Ensure that the mission, objectives, philosophy and values stated above are inherent in the delivery of the health care services by collaborating with and supporting other members of the health care team regarding clinical and research practices
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the timely delivery of a high-quality service to the staff of MR.

About you

Qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field e.g. public health; health professional with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience of the ethics process and understanding of research governance processes.
• Demonstrated experience in health services research including qualitative & quantitative research evaluation, data analysis and producing reports to reflect findings.
• Demonstrated high level of competence in data base management including design, collection, secure storage, data linkage and management of data as well as MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, including an ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, advise the research team on the progress of the project and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project co-ordination, preferably in a healthcare setting, particularly with multiple stakeholder projects across primary, community and acute care settings with ability to prioritise and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Sound data management of research data including maintaining and extracting data from study databases.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
• Experience with manuscript and report writing
• Endnote reference management experience

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
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information please contact Dr Jenny Job, Research Director, UQ-MRI Centre for Health System Reform and Integration j.job@mater.uq.edu.au

Applications close Thursday the 10^th of April 2025.  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 is made. Only direct applications will be considered 

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.