Embedded within the Children’s Health Queensland ACTION (Advanced Therapies and Clinical Trials Innovation) Centre, the Senior Research Coordinator – Academic Projects position will support the development and execution of academic research projects and clinical trials relating to Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS).

About The Team The Children's Health Queensland (CHQ) Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) Department is ambitious to drive clinical excellence in Paediatric Otolaryngology across Australia and Recent Zealand through research and innovation. As the largest paediatric OHNS department in Australia and the only sub-specialty paediatric unit in Queensland, we treat over 150,000 children each year for a full range of paediatric OHNS conditions.

The QCH OHNS department has a foundation of clinical excellence and has incredible opportunities to work in world-class facilities and collaborate with nation-leading experts in paediatric clinical care and research.

About The Role In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values . Your contribution will include:

- Supporting the development of OHNS research projects by providing advice and support to the OHNS Department and other research collaborators within and external to CHQ.
- Working with CHQ, University of Queensland, and Passe Williams Foundation towards establishment of the funded Professorial Chair of Paediatric Otolaryngology position and the OHNS unit's research infrastructure
- Preparing correspondence, briefs, submissions and reports for review by the relevant boards within and external to Children's Health Queensland (e.g. Human Research Ethics Committee, Research Governance, institutional boards, funding bodies, etc).




- Proactively identifying potential issues or challenges that could affect a research project's delivery within the planned timelines and budget and collaborate with investigators to develop effective strategies to address them.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital , Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service , our Child and Youth Mental Health Service , and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHS Benefits If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here . Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support

📌 Senior Research Coordinator - Academic Projects (Brisbane)
🏢 Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Brisbane