Research Support Officer jobs

What your day could look like

As a Project Support Officer - Research, you'll play a key role in helping research projects run smoothly and deliver meaningful outcomes for our health service and community. From coordinating project activities to supporting teams and stakeholders, your work will keep projects on track and connected.

Every day, you'll contribute by:
Keeping projects moving forward by preparing plans, reports and clear communications that inform and engage stakeholders
Supporting collaboration through coordinating meetings, workshops and events that bring teams together to achieve shared goals
Strengthening project outcomes by managing data, tracking progress and ensuring information is organised and accessible
Improving ways of working by helping design and maintain systems that streamline processes and enhance team efficiency

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who thrives on bringing structure and clarity to complex work. You build strong relationships, communicate with confidence, and stay organised even when priorities shift. You take pride in supporting work that improves services and outcomes for others, and you're motivated by being part of something that genuinely benefits the community. With a mindset grounded in compassion, integrity and curiosity, you're ready to contribute ideas, solve problems and support meaningful change.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Strong experience using digital tools such as Microsoft 365 and database systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse groups
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support multiple projects
A collaborative approach with sound judgement and attention to detail

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience supporting research or project environments and/or exposure to healthcare or complex organisations.

Above all, you'll bring a commitment to making a difference, contributing to a team that values compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage in everything they do.

In this role, your work will help turn ideas into action, supporting research that strengthens care and improves lives across the region.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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