About the role
Join our team as a Senior Research Assistant in South Brisbane, where you will play a vital role in supporting the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field.
Salary range: $41.47 to $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
As a Senior Research Assistant, you will provide comprehensive research and administrative support for the Stillbirth CRE's perinatal loss bereavement care program. Your responsibilities will include project management and supporting grant submissions, data collection and analysis, and preparation of reports and publications. You will also assist with program administration, meeting management, and resource development.
About you
To be considered for this role you will need to have:
- Tertiary qualifications in public health or health-related science
- Experience in research project support, including ethics submissions and data collection
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively
- Enthusiasm for professional development and continuous learning.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on 13th of November. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.
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