"Senior Research Associate"

Senior Research Associate

• Help translate dementia rehabilitation evidence into real-world impact
• UC Level 8, Salary Range $116,009 pa - $129,394 pa (pro rata) plus 17% Super
• Part-time (3–4 days per week), 2-year Fixed Term Opportunity

Job no: 503860

Work type: Professional

Location: Bruce

Categories: Research Support

• Help translate dementia rehabilitation evidence into real-world impact
• UC Level 8, Salary Range $116,009 pa - $129,394 pa (pro rata) plus 17% Super
• Part-time (3–4 days per week), 2-year Fixed Term Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation, opportunity and a launchpad for a diverse cohort including first-in-family students and future leaders alike. If you are looking for a career that matters with a welcoming, values based, forward-thinking institution, come build your future with us.

About the role:

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and their carers in Australia?

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Senior Research Associate to play a central role in delivering a national, co-designed digital platform that translates evidence on dementia rehabilitation into an accessible, practical web platform for health professionals, people with dementia, care partners and families.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate delivery of the dementia digital platform, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, including Steering Group processes, workshops, focus groups and co-design sessions
• Facilitate respectful and meaningful involvement of people with lived experience of dementia
• Support participatory priority-setting and co-design processes, including preparation of digital resource materials
• Undertake evidence synthesis and curate evidence-based content for the Hub, and lead mixed-methods data collection, management and analysis
• Collaborate with researchers, web designers, partners and content experts to support platform development and refinement

Requirements

• Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. ageing, health, public health, allied health)
• Understanding of dementia-related health policy, practice and service systems, with insight into the service navigation experiences of people with dementia and care partners
• Experience in planning and implementing research projects, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams
• Experience with engaging stakeholders, including people with lived experience of dementia

Desired Requirements

Experience in quantitative and qualitative research, including participatory co-design, and knowledge of dementia care and/or rehabilitation will be regarded. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary or multilevel teams, developing digital or web-based resources, an interest in contributing to CARAT, and the ability to work flexibly in hybrid/offsite arrangements within project needs would also be advantageous.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “Work at UC” site which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, the successful candidate will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

Submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter through the “Apply Now” tab. We ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

For job specific information: please contact Dr Stephen Isbel, Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy, stephen.isbel@canberra.edu.au.

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 15 March 2026

Advertised: 26 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time