"Senior Research Clinician / Trial Co-ordinator"

Job Description:

• STARS Education and Research Alliance University of Queensland
• Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based in the STARS Education and Research Alliance at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a driven Senior Research Clinician / Trial Co-ordinator with an allied health or nursing background to support high-quality clinical research in rehabilitation.

This role will join an established team working on the Falls in Stroke Survivors (FISS) Trial, a national, multi-centre randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Stroke Action Falls (SAF) intervention for community-dwelling stroke survivors.

Working closely with the trial team, you will apply your clinical knowledge and research skills to coordinate research activities, support participants and sites, and ensure the trial is delivered efficiently and in accordance with protocol, ethics and governance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research that aims to improve the lives of people living with stroke.

Key responsibilities will include:

Clinical Trial Coordination

• Support the day-to-day coordination of trial operations in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Manager and Chief Investigator.
• Apply clinical knowledge to support screening, participation and engagement of stroke survivors and their support persons in the study.
• Act as a key point of contact for participants and families, providing study information and supporting ongoing engagement.
• Coordinate participant follow-up and data collection including PROMs, PREMs and monthly falls data.
• Manage trial documentation and research data across approved platforms (e.g. REDCap, MS Teams, UQ RDM), ensuring quality, accuracy and protocol compliance.
• Maintain blinding integrity across participant interactions, data handling and communication processes.

Project and Site Support

• Support trial site start-up, training and engagement across participating centres.
• Build strong working relationships with investigators, collaborators and clinical teams across sites.
• Liaise with data management and biostatistics teams to resolve data queries and maintain data integrity.
• Ensure activities align with ICH-GCP, ethics approvals, privacy legislation and institutional policies.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support quality assurance processes.

About You

You will bring clinical insight, research capability and strong organisational skills to support delivery of the FISS trial.

You will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a health profession such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, nursing or another health science discipline.
• Experience working with people with neurological impairment, ideally individuals with stroke.
• Experience facilitating participation of people with communication or cognitive impairments in research activities, including tele-rehabilitation approaches.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, including ethics, governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, research teams and participants.
• Well-developed organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks...

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Emmah Doig e.doig@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-62052) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals... To be considered, please ensure you upload:

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

Applications close 23 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-62052). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 31 March 2026.