About Griffith University

At Griffith University we believe in, strive for and celebrate the remarkable.

We are known for our high impact research, outstanding student experience, our commitment to social justice and our welcoming environment. We rank in the top 2% of universities worldwide and we’re proud of our remarkable achievements, of our people and their passion for making a positive difference. Together we contribute to the development of knowledge and learning in an attractive environment which values excellence, equity, diversity, and innovation.

MenziesHIQ researchers undertake committed scientific research with an emphasis on improving patient care, experiences and outcomes.  Our research aims to directly improve the health and wellbeing of the Australian and international community by facilitating world-class discoveries that target the development of healthcare practice and survivorship.

The Opportunity

The Participant recruiter will work under the supervision of the Project Manager, to provide research support associated with the project titled “Multicentre randomised control trial: caregiver, patient & system outcomes from a program supporting informal caregivers of older people discharged from hospital”. The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate, drive and manage the timely recruitment of family carers/patients into the study.

This is a fixed term (6 months) part time (50%) position based off campus at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital precincts. There are two fixed term part time positions available – (2x 50%).

About you

To be successful within this role, you will be undertaking an undergraduate degree in a relevant healthcare provider or related profession (e.g. nurse, social worker), or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training and be registered as a student with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively to patients and their families within the context of a busy clinical setting is essential. In addition, the applicant will be available to work outside of normal office hours (including weekends) on occasion.

Salary range
Research Assistant, Grade 1:  $62,688 - $66,391 (pro rata) per annum.

What we offer

Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans six campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends around the world.

At Griffith, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Wendy Moyle, Program Director, Healthcare Practice & Survivorship MHIQ on +61 (0) 7 3735 5526 or [email protected].

For application queries, please contact Jinita Dhall, HR Officer on +61 (0) 7 3735 6551.