Research Fellow, Education & Training Lead Minerals Safety

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead the Professional Development Education and Training Program within the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC). This fixed-term position focuses on strategy, education design, delivery and impact, with opportunities to advance research and collaborate with industry and government.

Based at the St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, the role requires travel for international course delivery and provides a base salary

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or progress towards one with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in risk management and health and safety in high-risk work, preferably within mining or quarrying.
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches, including remote learning methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering professional education and training for industry and/or government professionals and managers.
• Understanding of delivering training across varied cultural and organisational settings with strong communication skills.
• Capacity to think strategically, identify opportunities, and manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to travel regularly, including to support international course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Lead the strategic direction, design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality professional education and training programs.
• Research: Develop an independent and/or collaborative research program and contribute to funding applications.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Provide supervision and development through coaching and collaboration.
• Citizenship and Service: Build partnerships with industry, government and professional bodies and contribute to internal service.

Skills

Risk management

Health & safety

Pedagogical approaches

Education program design

Industry collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Postgrad qualification

Job description

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead the Professional Development Education and Training Program within the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC). This fixed-term position focuses on strategy, education design, delivery and impact, with opportunities to advance research and collaborate with industry and government.

Based at the St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, the role requires travel for international course delivery and provides a base salary