Research Assistant, Australian Centre for Cancer Equity & Allied Health Research

At Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (u201cIngham Instituteu201d), we are committed to inspiring better health and transforming the treatment and care of people living with the most prevalent medical conditions and diseases.

Our purpose is to make and apply discoveries that translate to radical improvement in health and health care for all.

Ingham Institute Values

Imagination– we boldly challenge each other to think differently.

Inclusion– we believe in and direct our efforts towards equity for all.

Impact– we maximise our success by being relevant, focused, and responsive.

Integrity– we operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

Our values act as a guide for our engagement with our colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and the communities we support.

About the role

Join a dynamic research team supporting innovative projects across cancer equity and allied health research. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research focused on improving health outcomes for diverse and multicultural communities. This is a casual opportunity for approximately six months, ideal for someone seeking hands‑on experience in a collaborative and community-focused research environment.

The Australian Centre for Cancer Equity (AcCE) is dedicated to advancing health equity for priority populations through the development and implementation of cutting‑edge digital and AI solutions. Despite Australia’s world‑leading cancer outcomes, significant disparities persist, particularly among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations, due to barriers in health literacy, language, and access to evidence‑based clinical information.

Working across a diverse portfolio of research projects, the successful candidate will support the implementation and evaluation of research activities, with a particular focus on consumer and community engagement, co‑design, qualitative research,



and culturally responsive practices.

The Research Assistant, AcCE & Allied Health Research will collaborate with consumers, community representatives, health professionals, interpreters, and other key stakeholders to support participant recruitment, informed consent processes, interviews and workshops, data collection and management, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and the dissemination of research findings.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health, Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Sciences, Psychology, Community Development, or a related discipline.

Experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups and/or co‑design workshops.

Demonstrated experience engaging consumers, carers and community members in health research.

Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and applying culturally responsive research practices.

Knowledge of culturally sensitive recruitment, informed consent and data collection processes, including working with interpreters and translated materials.

Experience with data collection, database management, research documentation, and the use of Microsoft Excel and NVivo (or similar qualitative analysis software).

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and maintain attention to detail.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.

Highly professional, adaptable and solutions‑focused, with a positive, proactive approach to work.





Collaborative team player who takes initiative and contributes to achieving team goals and high‑quality outcomes.

Experience in consumer and community involvement (CCI) or consumer partnership approaches in health research.

Experience in cancer equity, health services research, implementation science and/or allied health research.

Experience contributing to peer‑reviewed publications, grant applications or conference presentations.

This position requires on‑going, unrestricted working rights in Australia. Due to the nature of the role, we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and NSW Health service checks. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.

As a public health charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, salary packaging opportunities are available to Institute employees.

This role is being managed directly, and we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time.

Please contact Hayley Paris at ************@inghaminstitute.org.au for a full copy of the Position Description.

What we offer

At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development and work‑life balance. Some of the key advantages include:

A competitive salary plus access to great salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 of general living expenses including rent, mortgage and credit card payments each year).

A Meal Entertainment card (salary package up to $2,650 of dining out, hotel accommodation, venue hire and catering expenses each year).

State‑of‑the‑art research facilities and resources.

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

A collaborative team culture.

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