Research Strategy and Support Officer

About the work unit / facility

Research Unit / Clinical Governance / Corporate Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. 

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $73.12 to $76.30 p.h. (HP5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

Deliver specialised research skills, support services, and education for Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) staff (and collaborators where appropriate), to assist in the development and undertaking of research proposals and grants; gaining research ethics and governance clearance; assistance with analysis and write up, to maximise the research potential and outputs of THHS.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary qualification in an eligible Health Practitioner profession and a relevant postgraduate research qualification (i.e. MPhil or PhD).
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• Highly desirable: Health or clinical based research and/or project management experience will be well regarded.
• Highly desirable: In addition, it is desirable that the successful applicant has a significant publishing history and/or demonstrated success in obtaining competitive research grants.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Trudie Harris on (07) 4433 1358.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV681599

Applications close: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.