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At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are redefining cancer care with a singular focus – to transform the lives of people affected by cancer. Central to this is our mission, to minimise the burden of cancer by providing integrated expert care, delivered with compassion, and founded on research, innovation, education and training.

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Head and Neck Prehabilitation Research Assistant

  • 492598
  • Clinical – Other
  • Research (including clinical trials)
  • Part time
  • Closing on: Sep 17 2026
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What You'll Be Working On

  • Supporting the coordination and delivery of a head and neck prehabilitation research program, including participant recruitment and consent processes
  • Collecting, entering, and managing research data with a high degree of accuracy in line with GCP and ethics requirements
  • Assisting with literature reviews, outcome measure administration, and preparation of reports or publications
  • Liaising with the multidisciplinary clinical team to support participant scheduling and study protocol compliance

What You'll Bring

  • A completed or near-completed degree in allied health, exercise science, nutrition, or a related health discipline
  • Demonstrated experience or coursework in research methodology and data collection
  • Familiarity with oncology or cancer rehabilitation settings, or a genuine commitment to developing this knowledge at Lifehouse
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing participant records and research documentation
  • Clear, confident communication with clinical staff, researchers, and patients from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently within a part-time schedule while remaining connected to a collaborative team

Essential Requirements

  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Legal right to work in Australia
  • Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • National Police Check (within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain)
  • Compliance with Category A immunisation requirements

Why Lifehouse

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse holds a rare position in Australian healthcare — a not-for-profit cancer centre where every role connects directly to patient outcomes. As an NFP employee, you'll access salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year alongside meal and entertainment card benefits. The part-time arrangement offers genuine flexibility to balance study or other commitments, while keeping you embedded within a multidisciplinary team of researchers, allied health clinicians, and medical specialists at Camperdown — an environment that accelerates early-career development in ways a standalone research role rarely can.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your research experience and interest in cancer prehabilitation via the Apply button. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so don't wait to get in touch.

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