• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

• Identified s25: Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until 30 November 2027, then will reduce to part-time (50%) fixed-term position until 18 February 2028 (working across two projects)

• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Project Officer to support two ARC Funded projects in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. In this role, you will provide specialist research technical support and subject matter expertise to coordinate aspects of the research project life-cycle for the following ARC funded projects:

• Enhancing outcomes for young people in out-of-home care who self-place

• Empowering peer-parent and family advocacy in Australian child protection

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating aspects of the research project cycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation

• Providing research project and administrative support

• Assisting with implementing research project plans

• Developing and maintaining working knowledge of the methodologies, techniques and equipment utilised at all stages of the research project  

• Conducting interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander project participants

• Advising on and implementing protocol for culturally responsive approaches to data storage and analysis for data involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants

• Preparing reports, graphs, figures and presentations on research outcomes at different stages of the research cycle outcomes

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

At UQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are supported to fill their cultural responsibilities, with access to 8 additional days (pro-rata) of paid Cultural Leave annually. Indigenous employees are encouraged to access the UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network with a variety of significant events held throughout the year.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

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, and purchased leave

• 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

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and the filling of this position constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).  

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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

• Completion of a relevant degree in social work, social science, or related discipline with subsequent experience in coordinating activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to provide support and guidance to research assistants.

• Demonstrated research project-relevant knowledge and skills with expertise in qualitative and community-based research including data collection, analysis, joint preparation and authorship of manuscripts and ensuring compliance with approved ethics protocol.

• Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with experiences of the child protection and out-of-home care systems, and knowledge of community-based responses to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.

• Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including people with lived experience of child welfare or other welfare systems, peer researchers, and non-government community services agencies. 

• Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity.

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

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact either Karen Healy at k.healy@uq.edu.au or Jemma Venables at jemma.venables@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, 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:

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

• Resume 

Other Information

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 talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 27th April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49712)