About This Opportunity We are seeking an experience d and motivated Research Manager to support the delivery of clinical research and trials within the Ageing and Geriatric Medicine research team , part of UQ’s Centre for Health Services Research (CHSR) . In this key leadership role, you will work closely with Chief Investigators and research teams to plan, implement and monitor a range of research programs. You’ll oversee all stages of the research lifecycle—from project development and governance submissions to stakeholder engagement and reporting—ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end delivery of research and clinical trials, including project planning, governance submissions, budgets and reporting. Providing high-level project management, advice and operational support to research leaders and collaborators. Supervising and guiding a small team to deliver high-quality research outcomes. Coordinating stakeholder and partner engagement activities to strengthen research collaboration and impact. This is a full-time fixed-term position through to December 2027 at Hew Level 8. About You A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and at least five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven success managing multiple research projects of varying complexity within a health or academic environment. Experience leading small teams and supporting senior researchers to achieve program objectives . Strong skills in preparing governance submissions, grant applications, and reports for funding bodies. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Proficiency in research systems and tools (experience with REDCap or similar platforms would be advantageous ). The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check & education check and mandatory immunisations . You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contac t Donna Reidlinger at d.reidlinger @uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job requisition ID in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au . Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday 30th November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 57817 ). LI-DNI
