PRIMARY DETAIL - Salary Package: From $88,670 per annum (HEW 5) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term position for 2-years (part-time may be considered for the right candidates).

Location: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)

About Us

Macquarie University Spinal Pain Research Centre conducts multidisciplinary, high-quality research focused on reducing the personal and societal burden associated with spinal pain across all stages of life. Our vision is to conduct clinically key research that contributes to substantially reducing the burden of spinal pain on individuals, healthcare systems, and society. Our mission is to provide world‑class research, clinical trial leadership, and implementation science expertise characterised by innovation and scientific rigour, with a focus on problems that are important to healthcare providers, patients, and healthcare policy makers. We seek to: Conduct innovative and impactful research that improves the prevention, management, and outcomes of spinal pain Lead high-quality clinical trials and implementation research that translates evidence into practice Collaborate with healthcare providers, patients, researchers, and policy makers to address clinically important questions Develop and evaluate effective strategies to improve the delivery of evidence-based care.

About the Role

The successful applicant will provide research support for a multi-institutional program lead by the Macquarie University Spinal Pain Research Centre and Professor Mark Hancock.

This research project will focus on the implementation of the WalkBack (walking and education)



program.

Working closely with the research team, the Research Assistant will assist with participant and clinician recruitment, data management, and general research activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Assisting with recruitment and advertising strategies to engage clinician participants
- Contacting and screening clinician participants via telephone or in person to determine eligibility for the study
- Using online platforms, including REDCap, to support participant recruitment and study administration
- Entering study data into Excel databases and assisting participants with data entry where required
- Reviewing and cleaning data to support accurate and high-quality study records
- Providing general research assistance and administrative support as required.

About You

You will be a highly organised individual with strong communication skills and an interest in health or clinical research.

You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a research team and be able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Essential Selection Criteria

Excellent organisational and communication skills, Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately, Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team,



Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements, and Experience using Microsoft Excel and other common workplace software.

Desirable Selection Criteria

Previous research assistant experience, including data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, and experience with online data collection systems (e.g. REDCap), and Experience working within a research context.

Note: Appointment to this role will be subject to the successful completion of a police check.

Applications Close: 24th August 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Role Enquiries: Dr. Deborah Wareham at [email protected]

Benefits

- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements 17% Superannuation
- Subsidised onsite parking options
- Extensive training and professional development programs
- Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
- Onsite vacation care during school holidays
- Discounted health insurance
- Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
- Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

EEO Statement

A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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📌 Research Assistant - Spinal Pain Research (New South Wales)
🏢 Macquarie University Hospital
📍 New South Wales