Project Coordinator

**Job no**: 502387
**Work type**: Fixed Term
**Location**: South Brisbane
**Categories**: Research

Mater Research are looking for a Project Co-ordinator to join the team This maximum-term (12 months), part-time (22.8 hours per week) role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

**Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and**access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** +**access to many staff benefits

**What you’ll be doing**

The Program coordinator position will be positioned in the observational longitudinal birth cohort
- the Queensland Family Research Cohort (QFC) Project.

This position is to manage internal and external stakeholder engagement for the multiple studies within the QFC, day to day management of the QFC team, marketing and communications, finance management, biobank data management and data compliance for the QFC studies.

This role will also be responsible for participant recruitment working together with research midwives for state and national data linkage.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here - Project Co-ordinator.pdf

**About you**

You will have a bachelor’s degree and postgraduate studies in science related discipline preferably biomedicine or epidemiology/public health, or equivalent relevant workplace experience. You will also meet the below criteria:

- Experience in database management
- Proficient in program management and planning, people management, research finance, marketing and communications, problem solving, decision-making and research.
- Demonstrated experience in longitudinal studies, experience with biobanks and databanks will be viewed favourably.
- Technical knowledge of human biospecimen collection and governance related to observational cohort studies
- Knowledge of data security measures and compliance with healthcare regulations to ensure patient data confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Personal attributes of integrity, tact, sound judgement and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to conduct clinical research to ensure consistency and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- An ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and technical expertise related to the research specialty.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- A high-level of interpersonal skills necessary for negotiating and liaising effectively with a diverse range of staff, patients, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate excellent time management and project management skills.
- Strong digital literacy skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite (Illustrator), program management tools.

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
- For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our _Reconciliation webpage_._

**Advertised**: 29 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 21 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time