Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Research and Innovation team!

• Temporary Part-time opportunity

• 30.24hrs per fortnight

Job details

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate and coordinate research development activities across West Moreton Health facilities.  This position will also play a key role in the implementation of the West Moreton Health Research Strategy 2021-2025, liaising with stakeholders across West Moreton Health to produce associated deliverables.

This role will report to the Director of Research & Innovation at West Moreton Health, who will be based within the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) for the duration of the West Moreton Health Research Strategy 2021-2025 implementation project. QCMHR will supervise implementation of this project as West Moreton Health's leading research organisation and a global leader in health research.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Advanced knowledge of health research in clinical and health service settings.
• Advanced knowledge of how university partners intersect with health services to support research.
• Advanced research project management skills, with knowledge of research codes of practice and ability to apply ethical guidelines in research behaviour.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience in writing reports, delivering presentations, and tailoring commutation to suit a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the health system, with higher education, and across other sectors as necessary.
• Willingness to travel within the West Moreton Health and Greater Brisbane regions, as appropriate.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution in health, social or behavioural sciences, or a related field is essential.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM644550_06 Senior Research Development Officer_RD (PDF, 198KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants