Senior Research Technician / Principal Research Technician (Identified S25)

Description:

• UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

• Identified s25: Applications open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to apply

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until 30 June 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) or $100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our Toowong office

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Technician or a Principal Research Technician to join the team at the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. You will join a project working in partnership with The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane (ATSICHS Brisbane), and 2Spirits to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+ people’s access, utilisation, engagement and visibility in Aboriginal primary care services in Queensland.

More information about the project can be found here.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Senior Research Technician (HEW 6) or a Principal Research Technician (HEW 7) commensurate with their experience.

Key responsibilities will include core technical research tasks, leadership and management, and research administration.

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.

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

• Salary packaging options

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will also have the following skills:

Senior Research Technician (HEW 6)

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Completion of relevant qualifications / degree with subsequent experience in coordinating activities or an equivalent combination of experience relevant to research / project management and/or the grant topic.

• Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills including ability to coordinate and conduct qualitative data collection and analysis.

• Relevant experience in a higher education, research institution or Indigenous health service, or the capability to quickly acquire this knowledge and apply in the workplace.

• 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.

• The ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a research environment.

Principal Research Technician (HEW 7)

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Completion of a post graduate qualifications with subsequent experience in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills with expertise in a wide range of specialist and general research techniques, including ability to coordinate and conduct qualitative data collection and analysis.

• Leadership skills, including the ability to create and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and research partners.

• Significant experience of working in a higher education, research institution or Indigenous health service, or the capability to quickly acquire this knowledge and apply in the workplace.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct research documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of research and scientific staff.

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

• A commitment to upholding the highest standard of research integrity, ethics and workplace health and safety.

• 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.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Judith Dean at j.dean4@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.

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

Please specify in your cover letter which level role you are applying for, i.e. HEW 6 or HEW 7.

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 6th April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49294)