The University of Queensland
Allied Health Clinical Coordinator - Disability Sport
🇦🇺Queensland, Australia23 hours ago
A$95,000 – A$102KFull Time
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $95k – $102k + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Coordinator to join the A-START (Adapted Sports Training and Research Team, previously known as ParaSTART) team at The University of Queensland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an innovative applied research program, delivering clinically-informed sport and physical activity programs for people with a wide range of diagnoses, support needs, and functional abilities.
Working closely with the Clinical Lead and a broader multi-professional team (researchers, medical doctors, dieticians, psychologists and others), you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering high-quality clinically-informed sport and physical activity programs, supporting participant engagement, performing related research functions (e.g.,data collection) and ensuring services are delivered safely, ethically, and effectively.
This role would suit an allied health professional – exercise physiologist, physiotherapist or occupational therapist – who enjoys combining clinical practice, research coordination, and program delivery within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
For further information about the A-START program, please visit https://hmns.uq.edu.au/community-services/services/astart-sport-training-program.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinating and delivering clinically-informed sport and physical activity programs including assessment, design, delivery and reporting of sport and physical activity programs.
Supporting research activities through the complete, accurate and secure recording of all clinical and outcome data – including required outcome measures, both qualitative and quantitative – in order to facilitate data analysis and reporting;
Assisting with ethics submissions, study documentation, participant management, and clinical reporting.
Delivering safe, engaging, clinically-informed sport and physical activity sessions for participants with diverse support needs.
Maintaining accurate clinical and research data in line with ethical and regulatory requirements.
Working collaboratively with participants, families, support workers, clinicians, students, and researchers.
Ensure clear, timely communications within the team, and with all parties relevant to smooth, efficient program delivery (transport, support work, family, participants, colleagues and research higher degree students)
Supporting recruitment activities, participant engagement, and trial coordination.
Mentoring junior staff and students within the A-START applied research environment.
You will bring a combination of clinical expertise, research capability and a reflective, ethical approach to practice. You will have:
A completed degree-level qualification in Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
Current accreditation or registration with the relevant allied health professional body.
Experience working with people across the lifespan and across a wide range of diagnostic groups and support needs, including severe impairments and high support needs.
Demonstrated excellence in clinical program delivery, leadership and citizenship, with strong skills in managing and delivering clinical sessions.
Proven ability to work effectively within multi-professional and research team environments.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting and editing research protocols and reports.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities and meeting project timelines.
A strong record of reliability, attention to detail and commitment to high ethical standards and confidentiality.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Sean Tweedy at s.tweedy@uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA) and a criminal history check. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday, 7 June at 11.00pm AEST (R-64292).
