Research Assistant - Hearing Health

• Salary: From $88,670 p.a. (HEW 5.1), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment type: Full-time fixed term appointment for 12 months (with the possibility of extension, subject to funding availability)
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Are you ready to apply your research skills to work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives? Macquarie University Hearing is seeking a Research Assistant to provide research support across a range of studies within our Public Health and Policy Pillar.

Located within the Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University Hearing is a global centre for hearing and hearing-related research, education, and engagement. Guided by the Macquarie University Hearing Strategy 2030, we are working with partners across the university and beyond to advance the hearing agenda and reduce the global burden of hearing loss. In this role, you will join a friendly, purpose-focused team working to reduce the social, human, and economic impact of adult-onset hearing loss. It's an outstanding opportunity to grow your research career while contributing to population health, epidemiological, and intervention studies that create real community benefit.

About the Role
Reporting to the Cochlear Chair in Hearing and Health, you will provide research and administrative assistance across multiple projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Cochlear Chair in Hearing and Health and project coordinators with activities including preparing ethics and governance applications and helping monitor project progress towards key milestones and outcomes.
• Contacting participants for recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up via phone, text message, and email.
• Conducting and transcribing interviews with research participants.
• Performing data collection and entry into REDCap, maintaining accurate collection, entry, and secure record-keeping.
• Assisting with the delivery of training programs as part of research projects.
• Providing general research assistance and administrative help as required.

About Us
Macquarie University Hearing, located within the Australian Hearing Hub, is a global hub of hearing and hearing-related research, education, and engagement. Through the Macquarie University Hearing Strategy 2030, we are seeking to transform hearing health by adopting a university-wide approach and working with partners to create opportunities for all community members to contribute towards advancing the hearing agenda. The Public Health and Policy Pillar has the primary goal of reducing the social, human, and economic impact of adult-onset hearing loss, with research spanning population health and epidemiological studies as well as intervention studies.

About You
You are an organised and detail-focused research professional who enjoys working across varied projects and engaging with people. You bring sound knowledge of research methodology and a genuine interest in improving hearing health outcomes. You work well on your own initiative and enjoy being part of a wider team.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline.
• Knowledge of human ethics processes.
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology, including participant recruitment, epidemiological surveys, and/or clinical trials.
• Computer skills including MS Office (particularly Word and Excel), internet, and database management such as REDCap.
• Well-developed organisational and communication skills, with careful attention to detail and accurate data management.
• Capacity to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to work across multiple research projects as required.

Desirable Criteria

• A Masters in a relevant health-related field.
• Experience in qualitative analysis using NVivo.
• Current phlebotomy certification and clinical competency in human subject venepuncture and safe biological sample processing.

***The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Check and an academic qualification check.

How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Bamini Gopinath, Cochlear Chair in Hearing and Health and Professor at ••••@mq.edu.au

Why Join Us?
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location is just a short walk from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Enjoy the benefits of working at a campus that offers:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.