Senior Community Engagement Officer (Identified s25)

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

up to 26 weeks paid parental and prim​

17% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

health and wellbeing programs

a heavily discounted Study for Staff"

on‑campus childcare

affordable parking

salary packaging

cultural leave

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a full-time role in the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research team, School of Public Health, based at the Herston Campus. The position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as a genuine occupational requirement.

You will provide community engagement and communications support across research projects, build respectful stakeholder relationships and help translate research evidence into meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Ability to translate complex information into accessible content.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Excellent written communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and stakeholders.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of stakeholder and consumer events.
• Support translation of research evidence into practical impact.
• Develop clear content for websites, brochures, newsletters and social media.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Communication skills

Written communication

Relationship building

Job description

First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research team within the School of Public Health Full‑time (100%), fixed‑term position for up to 2 years Base salary will be in the range $97,269 to $104,349 + 17% super (HEW Level 6). This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement due to the role's focus on engaging and working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 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 This Opportunity

Join the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research team and contribute to innovative, community‑driven research that supports and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Working within a purposeful, collaborative and inclusive team, you will provide community engagement and communications support across research projects, build respectful stakeholder relationships and help translate research evidence into meaningful impact.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, community organisations, healthcare workers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and support the Cancer Ambassador program and contribute to the planning and delivery of stakeholder and consumer events.
• Work with research teams and external organisations to strengthen strategic research partnerships and engagement.
• Develop communication and knowledge translation strategies, and produce clear and accessible written and visual content for websites, brochures, newsletters, social media and other publications.

About You

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage respectfully with people from diverse cultural, community and professional backgrounds.
• Experience working with, or a genuine commitment to engaging with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development or community engagement, ideally within healthcare, research, community, government or a related environment.
• Well‑developed written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content for a range of audiences.
• The ability to coordinate activities, manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits.

• up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• health and wellbeing programs
• a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
• on‑campus childcare
• affordable parking
• salary packaging
• cultural leave

UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations. You will be supported to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, and your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69438). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 25 November 2026.