Health Translation Queensland Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for an initial 3 years at HEW Level 10 Based At our Herston Campus
About This Opportunity Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) brings together 12 of Queensland's leading health research and health service provider organisations to improve population health outcomes through collaborative research translation. Working across clinical, research, education, government, industry and community settings, the partnership connects scientific discovery and knowledge with health practice and policy. As Associate Director for HTQ, known locally at HTQ as Executive Director, you will provide visionary and purposeful leadership that mobilises the collective strengths of Health Translation Queensland's partners. You will implement and evolve the strategic plan, strengthen the partnership's influence and sustainability, and create the conditions for cooperative research to deliver meaningful benefits for local populations. Leading a small executive team and working closely with an engaged Board, you will foster trust across organisational boundaries and help a diverse network create change together. For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack.
About You
You are a strategic and inspiring leader with demonstrated expertise in translational health research and the credibility to work across clinical, academic, government, industry and community environments. You bring highly developed knowledge of the health and research sectors, including the relationships between health service providers, academic institutions and research organisations. Your leadership is collaborative, influential and politically astute. You can navigate ambiguity and multiple lines of authority, make timely and strategically sound decisions,



and build trust among stakeholders with diverse needs and priorities. You will bring exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills, experience of the state and federal health and research funding environment, and a strong record of translating strategy into measurable impact. A tertiary qualification in health and a doctorate degree, or equivalent, are desirable.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, oncampus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other 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.
Applications close: Sunday 13 AEST (R-*****).
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📌 Associate Director, Health Translation Queensland (Brisbane)
🏢 University Of Queensland
📍 Brisbane