Research Assistant; area of rehabilitation of adults

Position: Research Assistant (in the area of rehabilitation of older adults) - BT

Job Description

Research Assistant (in the area of rehabilitation of older adults) - BT

Posting Start Date

25/05/2026

Schemes of Service

Research

Division

Health and Social Sciences

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Job Purpose

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate all aspects of the intervention and study processes, including recruitment, planning, implementation, liaison with stakeholders, monitoring, data management, outcome evaluation and dissemination activities.

This will be a part time role.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
Coordinate day-to-day study operations, including project timelines, participant scheduling, and study logistics.
Maintain study documentation, recruitment logs, screening records, and project trackers.
Coordinate meetings and communications among investigators, support workers, clinicians, and participants.
Ensure intervention fidelity and adherence to the study protocol.
Manage study resources and intervention materials as required.
Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up activities.
Support informed consent procedures in accordance with the study protocol and ethics requirements.
Maintain participant engagement and retention throughout the study.
Conduct participant assessments and administer study outcome measures according to protocol.
Support the implementation of home-based exercise interventions.
Provide training, briefings, and ongoing support to support workers to enable the safe and consistent delivery of interventions.
Monitor participant progress and support exercise progression or modification within study guidelines and delegated scope.
Liaise with support workers to monitor intervention delivery and adherence.
Monitor and report adverse events or safety concerns in accordance with ethics requirements.
Collect, enter, and manage quantitative and qualitative study data.
Ensure accurate, timely, and secure data management in compliance with institutional and ethics requirements.
Support database maintenance, data cleaning, and quality checks.
Support basic data analysis where required.
Assist with ethics documentation, study reporting, and audit preparation.

Job Requirements

Have relevant expertise in the rehabilitation of older adults.
Have a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy.
AHPC Registered Physiotherapist.
Minimum of one year working experience.
Strong organisational and project coordination skills.

Key Competencies

Able to conduct physiotherapy assessment and exercise prescription for older adults.
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university.
Proficient in technical writing and presentation.
Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Show strong initiative and take ownership of work.
Competent in data entry, management, and basic research database use.
Able to troubleshoot and problem solve within study and clinical guidelines.

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Research Assistant; area of rehabilitation of adults - BT