Research Project Officers – Indigenous Health

• UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

• Two full-time (or negotiable part-time), fixed-term positions through to June 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $111, % Superannuation (HEW Level 6 / HEW Level 7)

• These positions are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement to undertake data collection and research activities within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

• Based at our Toowong office

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

Are you passionate about working with Mob to improve health outcomes?  We have exciting opportunities to join an Aboriginal led project working in collaboration with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to support the sexual health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will have the opportunity to work across either of the below research projects:

• Young, Deadly, Free

• GLOWS - Addressing factors influencing HIV and viral hepatitis outcomes among of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

You will be part of a team, led by one of Australia's leading Indigenous researchers, Professor James Ward, working to increase awareness of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), HIV and other blood-borne viruses (BBVs) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Your role in the team will be conducting research and data collection within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and reporting on the research to maximise health outcomes for communities.

This opportunity is offered as a Senior Research Technician (HEW 6) or Principal Research Technician (HEW 7). You will be appointed to the relevant position dependent on your experience and ability to work within the core responsibilities.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

As part of our team, you'll have access to cultural leave, allowing you to maintain and celebrate your cultural responsibilities. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. Be part of an organisation that respects and champions Indigenous voices, your journey starts here

UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' learning, discovery and engagement. The University's Strategic Plan outlines strategies aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which are supported through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. Here in Australia, we especially want to play a leading role in reconciliation as advocates with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

At a national level, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we will embed reconciliation across the University's operations to achieve and implement a 'Stretch' Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by 2025.

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

If you have experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in a health context and are interested in furthering your research career or pursuing a research academic pathway, please see the information booklet or reach out for a chat.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Judith Dean at  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section

• Resume 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments.

Your cultural identity will be respected, valued, and embraced in this role.

Applications close Tuesday 9th September at 11.00pm AEST (R