Frazer Institute Full-time, fixed-term position until March ****
Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).
Located at our Dutton Park site.
About This Chance
Join a nationally significant research initiative that is improving care, service delivery and outcomes for older Australians living with frailty.
As Principal Research Project Officer within the Australian Frailty Network, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating complex, high-impact research projects from concept through to evaluation, working alongside leading researchers, clinicians, consumers and health system partners.
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change through evidence-based research in a collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven environment where your expertise will help translate research into real-world impact.
Drawing on UQ's culture of excellence and innovation, you will be empowered to work with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and creating change together.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinating end-to-end research projects across all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, dissemination and evaluation activities.
Driving project governance, ethics and compliance processes while managing milestones, risks, timelines, deliverables and reporting requirements to ensure successful project outcomes.
Building and maintaining productive relationships with researchers, clinicians, consumers, funding bodies, industry and government stakeholders to support knowledge exchange and collaborative project delivery.
Supporting research translation and impact through the development of reports, presentations, publications, communication materials and stakeholder engagement activities that inform policy and practice.
About You
Completion of a bachelor's degree in health, public health,



health services research, or a related discipline, with subsequent experience coordinating complex research projects or programs in a research-intensive environment.
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end research projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, risk management, and successful delivery of project outcomes.
Robust understanding of the research lifecycle, including ethics and governance processes, funding and reporting requirements, dissemination activities, and research translation into policy and practice.
Proven ability to build productive and team-oriented relationships with researchers, clinicians, consumers, government and industry partners, and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, ethics applications, presentations, manuscripts, and other research-related documentation for varied audiences.
A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities while contributing positively to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Perks




Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
17% super
17.5% leave loading
flexible and hybrid working options
health and wellbeing programs
a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
on-campus childcare
affordable parking
salary packaging
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and mandatory immunisations.
This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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 criteria 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 ****** or calling ***************.
Applications Close
Applications close Sunday 30 August **** at *****pm AEST (R-*****).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 14 September ****.
UQ Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
UQ values equity, diversity, and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
Contact for More Information
Please contact Ms Donna Reidlinger | Senior Operations Manager at ******.
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📌 Principal Research Project Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 UQ College
📍 Brisbane