Operations Coordinator – Our Collaborations in Health Research (OCHRe) (Identified s25)

• Our Collaborations in Health Research (OCHRe) within the School of Public Health
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through until May 2027.
• Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
• Based at our Herston Campus

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.

About Our Collaborations in Health Research (OCHRe)

The vision of OCHRe is to establish a culturally secure and inclusive network of Indigenous researchers across Australia and sovereign Indigenous Nations, that builds unique skills at the interface of culture, science, and health research and translates to improvements in the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. Embedded in our vison are the principles of self-determination with activities led by Indigenous peoples for Indigenous peoples.

With funding from the NHMRC, this endeavour brings together a large group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in health research who will work together to achieve the vision and sustainability of OCHRe.

OCHRe is comprised of an Executive Group with members from each of the five Hubs across Australia. Each Hub is managed by a Hub Coordinator and the group meets monthly. The Hub Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the program of work for their respective Hubs.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and energetic Operations Coordinator capable of delivering exceptional administrative and business functions for OCHRe. The successful candidate will be able to anticipate, initiate and manage administrative activities, and be adept at working both autonomously and as part of a team. The position will work closely with the OCHRe Executive Group, the Hub Coordinators, and the Cultural and Community Council to achieve the key deliverables for OCHRe.

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

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, 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
• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 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.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check and mandatory immunisations.

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 Professor Gail Garvey. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (R-46959) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button

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

Applications close Sunday 2nd March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-46959). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 13th March 2025.

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.

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