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Senior Research Fellow - Human Factors
Herston

Lead innovative human factors research that improves healthcare training and patient outcomes, driving research excellence, mentoring emerging researchers and building impactful collaborations across health, education and industry.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH689890 |
| Closing date | 25-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 8 months |
| Contact person | Bridie McCann |
| Contact details | 0437 330 053 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Senior Research Fellow - Human Factors leads and contributes to research activities within the Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS), supporting the advancement of healthcare education, simulation, and clinical skills training. Working closely with the Manager, Research, the role is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality research projects, producing scholarly publications, securing research funding, and contributing to the growth of research capacity across the service.
The successful candidate will lead research studies from design through to dissemination, including ethics submissions, data collection, analysis, reporting, and publication. They will also provide specialist research training and supervision to students and emerging researchers, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to innovative, interprofessional research initiatives that improve healthcare education and patient outcomes.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Lead and contribute to the design, implementation and publication of research projects focused on clinical skills training, simulation-based education and human factors.
- Prepare research proposals, funding applications, ethics and governance submissions, while ensuring accurate research documentation and data management practices.
- Analyse and interpret research data, including producing descriptive and inferential statistical reports for peer-reviewed publications, presentations and stakeholder reporting.
- Provide research education, mentoring and supervision to postgraduate students, novice researchers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Build collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare consumers and internal and external stakeholders to strengthen research capability and identify funding, training and innovation opportunities.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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