UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only
Position open to applicants who identify as a woman only
Support research aiming to eliminate curable STIs and improving management of HIV and BBVs in regional areas in FNQ
Located in Cairns
About the UQ Poche Centre
We are an Indigenous-led health research centre focusing on Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. We undertake multidisciplinary research to enhance understanding of diverse health issues affecting Indigenous peoples, reduce health inequity and improve health outcomes.
In addition, we aim to nurture the next generation of Indigenous research leaders. As part of UQ’s commitment to research excellence, we are proud to provide our staff with access to grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative . You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with UQ’s broader Indigenous network of approximately 150 academic and professional staff members, as well as our student and alumni networks.
Want to know more about life as part of the UQ Poche Centre team? Watch a video here .
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Community Engagement Officer to join the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. The Senior Community Engagement Officer will support the IMPACT-STI research project, which is trialling a Precision Public Health (PPH) approach to move towards eliminating curable STIs and improving the management of HIV and BBVs in regional areas in Far North Queensland. Under broad direction, this position will provide essential communications and community engagement support, to projects carried out in the IMPACT-STI research program.
As the Senior Community Engagement Officer, you will support stakeholder engagement by establishing a Community Coalition to facilitate interventions and knowledge translation to maximise the impact of research. An important part of this role is community engagement, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in community, healthcare workers providing care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and Community Organisations.
For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.
This is a fixed-term position through to 31 December 2025, with flexibility for either part-time or full-time opportunities for the preferred candidate.
At HEW level 6, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $88,099.39 - $94,512.08 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $103,076.28 - $110,579.13 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
About You
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a genuine occupational requirement under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). In line with the requirements of the IMPACT-STI research and community engagement activities, this position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Due to the nature of the research activities, it is a requirement to fill this position with an identified woman.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
In addition, the following criteria apply:
A degree in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated experience in research translation and/or stakeholder engagement along with proven experience in health care delivery or a health research services setting.
Demonstrated experience in achieving outcomes in a communications environment including online services, publications, and stakeholder management.
Holds and maintains a full Queensland driving licence as this role will be required to travel to community locations within Cairns approximately 2-3 days per week.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
Ability to coordinate and work with others to collaboratively achieve strategic outcomes.
Ability to work independently and as a team player who promotes a supportive and cohesive environment.
Strong organisational, time management and record-keeping abilities, along with attention to detail.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Driving Licence: It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent holds and maintains a full Queensland driving licence.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandi Mitchell (Research Fellow, Poche Centre) at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.
Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-35484).
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.