Research Officer
Job No.: 674001
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.2)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2026
Remuneration: Pro rata of $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Research Officer to provide high-quality research support to our Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group within the Department of Neuroscience. This exciting opportunity involves supporting the PROMOTE Trial, a MRFF-funded implementation trial in stroke rehabilitation, based in Sydney to support NSW Health sites.
About the Role:
As a Research Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of the PROMOTE Trial by:
- Conducting file audits, trial coordination, and data entry
- Managing research administration tasks and scheduling bookings
- Ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements
- Assisting in documentation preparation, literature reviews, and data analysis
- Maintaining a safe and compliant research environment
- Collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and patient participants
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate research tasks such as booking appointments, medical record audits, and data input
- Stay updated with the latest developments and best practices in stroke rehabilitation
- Assist in preparing research reports, conducting literature reviews, and analysing data
- Adhere to research protocols, regulatory policies, and safety standards
- Support project administration in line with agreed standards and timeframes
- Foster effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve research objectives
About You: We are looking for a motivated individual with:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant rehabilitation field, or substantial relevant experience
- Experience in stroke rehabilitation, particularly upper limb rehabilitation
- Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- The capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- High-level computer literacy and adaptability to new software
If you are eager to contribute to meaningful stroke rehabilitation research, apply now and make a difference!
About Monash University
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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Natasha Lannin, Department of Neuroscience, Natasha.Lannin@Monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday 4 February, 11:55pm AEDT
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