Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as a Research Assistant (ACE Study) with Nursing and Midwifery Services / Allied Health Services. You will provide expert Research Support whilst coordinating and participating in clinical research studies conducted by the Principal Investigator.

Job details

About us: The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About your role:

• Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and skill in research methodology applicable to a health practice and /or service area.
• Work closely with the Chief Investigator and Principal Investigator to facilitate the research and activities relating to the above study and is responsible for its progression.
• Demonstrates communication skill in disseminating research findings and reports to stakeholders on individual research projects.
• Collaborate with the Chief and Principal Investigators to ensure that the study is conducted strictly according to study protocols, and legal and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference of Harmonization (ICH), National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH637783 Role Description NG6(1) (PDF, 828KB)
  Role Description
  
  CAH637783 Role Description HP4 (PDF, 819KB)
  Role Description