UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Full time, fixed-term position until 30 June ****
Base salary will be in the range $95,****** - $102,****** + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
Full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June ****
Based at our Toowong location.
About This Opportunity
As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a hands‐on role in delivering a health promotion program that makes a real difference in community. It is focused on creating practical, culturally relevant health resources alongside communities and supporting their use in everyday settings. Potential to travel to communities and co‐create resources, build relationships and ensure the work is grounded in what matters most. Working within a tight‐knit and highly supportive team, you will be encouraged to bring your strengths, grow your skills and contribute to a positive environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are empowered to support one another and succeed. This role offers meaningful opportunities to help support mob while also building your capability, with exposure to broader research projects across the team if you are interested in developing those skills.
Creating and adapting health promotion resources with and for communities, ensuring they are practical, culturally appropriate and accessible.
Engaging directly with communities, including travelling to community locations to support co‐design and delivery of resources guided by community priorities.
Managing communication activities such as responding to requests for resources and supporting project enquiries.
Developing and delivering social media content, including Facebook and Instagram posts, to share health messages and promote resources.
About You
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 **** (Qld).



The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Experience in project coordination, or the ability to manage tasks and priorities to achieve outcomes.
Experience in, or an interest in, health promotion and a willingness to learn.
Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders in a respectful and culturally appropriate way.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including preparing project materials and documentation.
Ability to think through problems, identify issues, and contribute to practical solutions.
Location and Working Conditions
Based at our Toowong location. Full‐time, fixed‐term position until 30 June ****.
Benefits
up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
17% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
flexible and hybrid working options
health and wellbeing programs
a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
on‐campus childcare
affordable parking
salary packaging
cultural leave
Pre‐employment checks
Pre‐employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Application Process Information
Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Applications close Tuesday 18 August AEST (R-*****).
Acknowledgement of Country
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.
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
Why Join UQ
UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations. You will be supported to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, and your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high‐quality staff from a range of backgrounds. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
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