Senior Research Project Officer – Apprentice Safety Project …, Brisbane City

School of Psychology Part‑time (40% FTE), fixed‑term position through to 28 June 2027 at HEW Level 6. Base salary $95,361 – $102,302 (full‑time equivalent) + 17% Superannuation. Based at St Lucia campus. About this opportunity Unique opportunity to contribute to research that makes a tangible difference to the safety, wellbeing and future of trade apprentices across Australia. Working within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary research team and supported by industry funding, the Senior Research Project Officer will apply advanced research and project coordination expertise to explore work‑related injury and illness among apprentices through an organisational psychology lens. Key responsibilities
- Co‑ordinate and deliver all stages of the research project lifecycle, including ethics, data collection, analysis, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide high‑level research project and administrative support, tracking milestones, deliverables and compliance with approved methodologies.
- Apply advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis using NVivo, R, SPSS and Mplus.
- Prepare research documentation, reports, figures and presentations for academic, industry and stakeholder audiences. About you
- Completion of a relevant degree in psychology, management or safety with subsequent experience in coordinating research activities.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including stakeholder management, project communication and provision of timely, on‑budget, high‑quality deliverables.
- Knowledge of Australian trade apprenticeship systems (or ability to acquire such knowledge quickly).
- Experience in applied workplace data collection, advanced quantitative statistical techniques and qualitative data analysis.
- Well‑developed problem‑solving skills, with an ability to forward‑plan, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation and to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in industry and research environments. Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to career development opportunities and a connected network of like‑minded people committed to meaningful impact. EEO statement We are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to the opportunity. We support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Kirsten Way at . Applications close Sunday 14 June at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R‑64273). Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgna2