Research Administration Officer (Research Department)

About your opportunity

As a Research Administration Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting research ethics, governance, and operations across Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll provide high-level administrative and coordination support that enables high-quality research, ensures compliance, and contributes to the continuous improvement of research services across the organisation.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $3053.30 to $3395.50 p.f. (AO3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• While not mandatory, demonstrated relevant equivalent experience (research and/or ethics knowledge), would be well regarded.
• GCP – Good Clinical Practice Certificate or willingness to acquire within two months of commencement.

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 1***.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV690279>

Applications close: Monday, 31 August 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.