Casual position with an hourly rate in the range of $63.02 - $67.60 (HEW Level 6) plus 12% superannuation
Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus
We are seeking a motivated and creative Senior Research Assistant, with experience in educational resource development and a strong understanding of education theory, to support the Sports Stars CONNECT project on a casual basis. Help us create real change to our communities.
In this role you will support the development of Sports Stars CONNECT, an online education resource for allied health professionals supporting children with disability to participate in sport within their local communities. The position requires experience in education activity development, knowledge of education theory, and the ability to translate expert content into engaging, high-quality interactive learning modules.
This is a casual role in which the work hours will vary from week to week depending on participant availability and project demands. We anticipate there may be approximately 4-6 hours of work per week through to October 2026. Applicants will need to be able to work flexible hours in response to project demands.
Key responsibilities will include:
Collaborate with industry experts and the research team to design engaging, interactive online learning modules using sound instructional design principles.
Review, refine, and organise content to ensure quality, clarity, learner engagement, and effective knowledge translation.
Maintain documentation of development activities and module content, ensure compliance with ethics protocols, and contribute to project outputs such as reports or manuscripts where relevant.
Completion of a relevant degree in education, allied health, sport, rehabilitation, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated experience developing education activities, learning resources, or training materials.
Knowledge of education theory and instructional design principles.
Experience working in online or digital learning environments, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and work independently.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise educational content.
Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry experts.
A creative, proactive, and self-driven approach to work.
Professional or lived experience in disability and/or sport would be highly regarded as would experience contributing to research outputs or evaluation activities.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including verification of the right to work in Australia (employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment) and a Working with Children Blue Card. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Georgina Clutterbuck at g.clutterbuck@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.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section above (max 2 pages)
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Thursday 9 April 2026, 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-61478).
Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
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