About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, organised and experienced Senior Research Assistant, with expertise in implementation science, to join the UQ ULTRA Implementation Science Team. As part of this team, you will gain valuable experience working within a collaborative and supportive research environment developing implementation science expertise at UQ.

In this role, you will provide a high level of research, administrative and project management support and assistance to the UQ ULTRA Principal Research Fellow in Implementation Science, A/Prof Ingrid Hickman, to deliver high quality research outcomes and the efficient operation of the Implementation Science Research Program.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Program & Project Management: Provide high-level administrative, governance, and project management support for the UQ ULTRA Implementation Science Program, including coordination of deliverables, reporting, meetings, events, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with university policies.
• Research & Knowledge Translation Support: Support study design, data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), literature reviews, and the preparation of protocols, publications, ethics applications, and grant submissions, as well as develop resources and tools to support implementation science uptake.
• Collaboration, Communication & Capability Building: Manage communications and information requests, support committees and secretariat functions, coordinate onboarding and training, build research partnerships and networks, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and culturally safe research environment.

About You

We are looking for candidates with superior interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills as well as the ability to prioritise their own workload and work independently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will be working as part of a growing high-performing team, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

You will possess:

• A health services, clinical, public health or implementation research related degree with subsequent relevant experience in implementation science, randomised controlled trials and/or health services research or research translation.
• Demonstrated experience providing professional support services to senior staff.
• Ability to conduct and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Able to engage professionally across research collaborations, showing integrity, diplomacy, confidentiality and sensitivity in communicating with a wide range of collaborators including clinicians, community members and researchers.
• Knowledge of ethical conduct in human research, HREC processes, research governance and data privacy legislation.
• High-level judgement in planning, design, problem-solving and management of multiple activities and the ability to deal effectively with competing deadlines and escalate issues where required.
• Highly motivated with strengths in communication (oral and written), with proven ability to prepare infographics, resources, tools, reports, funding submissions, and general correspondence.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

About UQ

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements, wellness programs and access to UQ Sports facilities
• Opportunities for career development and progression such as UQ Study for Staff

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact A/Prof Ingrid Hickman at i.hickman@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-61008).

Position details: Fixed-term position for 2 years. Flexible part-time opportunity (up to 60% FTE negotiable). Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6). Based at our Herston campus in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.