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Research Coordinator, Cairns Public Health Unit
Cairns
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Make a real impact where it matters most – join the Cairns Public Health Unit as a Research Coordinator. Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will assist in the development of high-quality research proposals/protocols and provide guidance around the process to secure ethical clearance and research governance authorisation.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH687354 |
| Closing date | 30-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Jacqueline Murdoch |
| Contact details | 07 4226 5555 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
Public Health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. CPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards, thereby: CPHU fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities.
About you:
In your new role you will......
- Apply specialist research skills and knowledge to engage with researchers across Cairns Public Health Unit and at various career stages to support the design of evidence-based research projects.
- Lead the development and implementation of health research project tools, templates and other resources to encourage and enable research by all professional disciplines and career stages.
- Provide expert advice on research planning and development activities, including identifying suitable research priorities, writing protocols, guidelines and standards with minimal supervision.
- Identify opportunities and lead the development and delivery of research initiatives and activities that increase the capacity and capability of CPHU staff to undertake high-quality research.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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
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