Consumer and Community Involvement Coordinator

1 week ago


Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

**Health Translation Network (WAHTN)**

**Consumer and Community Involvement Program (CCIProgram)**
- Be part of a team that brings together health and medical researchers, consumers and community members to inform research.
- Opportunity for a part-time to full-time (0.4 FTE - 1.0 FTE), fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2024 with the possibility to extend depending on funding and performance
- Salary range: Level 6, $87,460 - $92,430 p.a. (pro rata) plus superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

**About the team**

The WA Health Translation Network works with WA’s Universities, Medical Research Institutes, the State Government, Public and Private Health Services and PathWest to drive local, national and international collaborations, to build capacity in key areas of health and medical research.

The CCIProgram is a key enabling platform of WAHTN that supports the health and innovation sector to ensure community and consumers are involved in research.

UWA provides HR and financial support to the WAHTN in its role as Centre Agent for the Partners.

**About the opportunity**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) Coordinator to join our team, and be part of an innovative program where the consumer and community 'voice' is integral to the way health research is designed, delivered and translated into better health outcomes for patients, an improved health system and improved policy and practice.

In this unique and exciting CCI Coordinator role, you will bring strong relationship management skills and provide guidance and support to both researchers and the community.

If you are a great communicator, have strong organisational and people skills, can work well to develop and support partnerships, and you are passionate about making a difference then you are the person we are looking for.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Understanding of and/or experience in consumer and community involvement principles and practice
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and advocacy and diplomacy skills
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
- Highly developed relationship building skills with various stakeholders
- Highly developed presentation skills and competent public speaker
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, Microsoft Office and CRMs
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
- Passion for community health and innovation research with a keen interest in consumer and community involvement
- Strong understanding of the importance of the ‘lived experience’ in health and innovation research and teaching programs
- The ability to work outside of normal working hours to facilitate and/or lead consumer events where needed

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description.



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