Head & Neck Prehabilitation Research Assistant
This role has flexibility to be full time or part time (3 days per week)
What You'll Be Working On
Supporting the coordination and delivery of a head and neck prehabilitation research program, including participant recruitment and consent processes
Collecting, entering, and managing research data with a high degree of accuracy in line with GCP and ethics requirements
Assisting with literature reviews, outcome measure administration, and preparation of reports or publications
Liaising with the multidisciplinary clinical team to support participant scheduling and study protocol compliance
What You'll Bring
A completed or near-completed degree in allied health, exercise science, nutrition, or a related health discipline
Demonstrated experience or coursework in research methodology and data collection
Familiarity with oncology or cancer rehabilitation settings, or a genuine commitment to developing this knowledge at Lifehouse
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing participant records and research documentation
Clear, confident communication with clinical staff, researchers,



and patients from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently within a part-time schedule while remaining connected to a team-oriented team
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Legal right to work in Australia
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
National Police Check (within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain)
Compliance with Category A immunisation requirements
Why Lifehouse
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse holds a rare position in Australian healthcare — a not-for-profit cancer centre where every role connects directly to patient outcomes. As an NFP employee, you'll access salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year alongside meal and entertainment card benefits. The role offers genuine flexibility to balance study or other commitments, while keeping you embedded within a multidisciplinary team of researchers, allied health clinicians, and medical specialists at Camperdown — an environment that accelerates early-career development in ways a standalone research role rarely can.
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📌 Head & Neck Prehabilitation Research Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
📍 Sydney