Head & Neck Prehabilitation Research Assistant

This role has flexibility to be full time or part time (3 days per week) 

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 role 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.