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Principal Research Fellow - Research Support Unit
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP6 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651429 |
| Closing date | 18-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Lee-Ann Farley |
| Contact details | 0407 827 034 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Research Support Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Principal Research Fellow to join their team on a temporary basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
To support the development, strategic management and implementation of the Queensland Health HP research agenda in northern Queensland by providing well developed research knowledge and skills. The position will provide supervision, training, education, mentoring and assistance to Health Practitioner staff and to research students for research activities.
The position will academically supervise, support, mentor and facilitate the development of Queensland Health HP staff and undergraduate and post-graduate students undertaking research relevant to Health Practitioner practice.
About the Team
Mackay Institute of Research and Innovation (MIRI) is an emerging health service-led translational research and innovation centre; a collaboration between Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and our academic partners.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description (PDF, 561KB)
Role Description
