"Research Project Support Worker"

Do you have a passion for research and a talent for keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Research Project Support Worker to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, timely research outcomes that make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Research Project Support Worker, you’ll provide technical and administrative support across a range of health-related research projects. You’ll help keep projects on track by coordinating key activities, supporting data collection and management, and ensuring research outputs are accurate and timely.

You’ll also work closely with researchers; project leads and external partners to strengthen collaboration and streamline processes—contributing to real-world outcomes through high-impact research.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Supporting research activities including general admin, transcription, presentation preparation, and approval processes.
• Assisting with research reports, grant applications and publications to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Coordinating data collection and ensuring the right tools, equipment, and approvals are in place for each project.
• Managing research data securely and efficiently to support analysis and reporting.
• Adhering to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and helping maintain a safe working environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience aligned to the Higher Education Worker Level for this role.
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative health-related research.
• Understanding of scientific processes and procedures, especially related to research reporting and publications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage tasks of moderate complexity and work collaboratively to achieve project goals.

Why Join Us?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave, and 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
• Up to 12 months paid parental leave
• Cultural leave and Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.

Applications close on Sunday 1 June at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Karen Johnston on +61 7 4781 5835 or email karen.johnston@jcu.edu.au.

• Excellent benefits incl generous leave and working options
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
• Full time – 36.25 how | Fixed term contract to 30 June 2026
• HEWL 5 $74,401 – $84,388 + 17% super