Research Fellow (Project Manager)

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Research Fellow (Project Manager), you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking an organised, driven and collaborative Research Fellow (Project Manager) to join our digital health research team. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the Maternity Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ) project which is a digital clinical decision tool as well as other innovative digital health initiatives led by Griffith University at the Gold Coast University Hospital.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day project operations, ensuring timelines, milestones and budgets are met.
• Manage participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting across clinical sites.
• Act as the key liaison between researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders.
• Chair stakeholder meetings and deliver progress, financial and compliance reports.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and competitive funding proposals.
• Support capacity building, including training and mentoring junior researchers.

This is a fixed term (ending 31/05/2027), full time position primarily based at Gold Coast University Hospital  and Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As an implementation project, this role will be required to be on-site at Gold Coast University Hospital to manage the research staff and data collection.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level RF1 range $88,689 - $103,888 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $103,766 - $121,548 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
• Postdoctoral research experience with mixed-methods studies.
• Experience in clinical or implementation trials, ideally in healthcare settings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage complex projects.
• A track record of high-quality publications and grant applications.
• A Blue Card, Good Clinical Practice certificate, and current criminal history check (or the ability to obtain).
• Experience with First Nations research (highly regarded). 

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• Opportunities for internal mobility.
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.

 How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Amanda Carter, School of Nursing and Midwifery on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF8380O.

 Closing date: Sunday, 24th August 2025 AEST. All applications must be submitted online.