At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible. The Clinical Assessment business is a trusted leader in the development and distribution of assessments for health and education professionals. Our tools are used extensively in research as well as clinical practice. A unique and exciting opportunity exists to work within the Pearson Clinical Assessment Research and Development Team, contributing to the development of the most widely used, gold-standard clinical assessments utilised by allied health professionals, such as psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists, across Australia and New Zealand. The role involves supporting key research and development activities, including cultural and language content adaptation, test item review, participant and site recruitment and coordination, normative data collection, equivalence and validation research, digital assessment user testing, alongside a range of administrative tasks that support the end-to-end research and development process. Key Responsibilities of the Advanced Associate, Content Researcher include: Preparing, coordinating, and distributing research materials in support of clinical assessment development projects. Supporting recruitment for research projects, liaising with and coordinating external contractors, assisting with participant coordination, and maintaining clear and timely stakeholder communication. Supporting the adaptation of clinical assessments, including item review and consideration of cultural and language appropriateness for Australian and New Zealand contexts. Preparing ethics submissions and supporting ongoing ethics and governance requirements. Editing, proof-reading, and formatting test manuals, reports, and related research documentation. Assisting with data collection activities, including data quality processes, data review, scoring, entry, and management in accordance with established research protocols. Providing project and administrative support across research and development activities as required, ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective coordination across concurrent projects. Contributing to broader research and development tasks as required related to the adaptation, documentation, and publication of evidence-based clinical assessments. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: An Honours-level university qualification in psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, or related allied health field. Demonstrated experience in research fieldwork and research writing,and an interest in research-focused work. . A collaborative, team-oriented working style with strong communication skills. A proactive and adaptable approach, with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and comfort working across both routine and more complex research tasks. If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click 'Apply Now' to create your application online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNYs20QQMJI Who we are: At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job: Content Creation Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT Organization: Assessment & Qualifications Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 24140
