Assistant Nursing Director - Research

Lead and advance research across Community and Oral Health by driving innovation, building workforce research capability, fostering strategic partnerships and translating evidence into high-quality, patient-centred healthcare outcomes.

About the role

The Assistant Nursing Director – Research provides expert leadership, strategic advice and specialist research expertise to advance research capability, capacity and performance across Community and Oral Health (COH). Working within the Innovation and Research Centre, this role promotes a culture of interprofessional research, supports evidence-based practice, and drives the integration of research outcomes into healthcare delivery to improve patient care and service outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead and support research programs, mentor clinicians undertaking research, develop collaborative partnerships with academic and healthcare stakeholders, and facilitate funding, ethics and governance processes. The role also contributes to building a sustainable research culture through research promotion, grant development, publication, reporting and the implementation of initiatives that enhance research productivity across nursing, allied health and medical professions.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Lead and manage clinical research initiatives that strengthen research capability and productivity across Community and Oral Health.
• Provide strategic research leadership, expert advice and mentorship to clinicians and emerging researchers.
• Develop research protocols, coordinate ethics and governance approvals, and support grant funding applications.
• Build collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, health services and stakeholders to enhance research opportunities.
• Promote the translation of research evidence into practice through publications, presentations and research reporting.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED