Consumer and Community Involvement Coordinator

WA Health Translation Network (WAHTN)

Consumer and Community Involvement Program (CCIProgram)

• Be part of a team that brings together health and medical researchers, consumers and Community members to inform research.
• Opportunity for a part-time to full-time (0.4 FTE – 1.0 FTE), fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2024 with the possibility to extend depending on funding and performance
• Salary range: Level 6, $87,460 - $92,430 p.a. (pro rata) plus superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

The WA Health Translation Network works with WA’s Universities, Medical Research Institutes, the State Government, Public and Private Health Services and PathWest to drive local, national and international collaborations, to build capacity in key areas of health and medical research.

The CCIProgram is a key enabling platform of WAHTN that supports the health and innovation sector to ensure community and consumers are involved in research.

UWA provides HR and financial support to the WAHTN in its role as Centre Agent for the Partners.

About the opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) Coordinator to join our team, and be part of an innovative program where the Consumer and Community 'voice' is integral to the way health research is designed, delivered and translated into better health outcomes for patients, an improved health system and improved policy and practice.

In this unique and exciting CCI Coordinator role, you will bring strong relationship management skills and provide guidance and support to both researchers and the community.

If you are a great communicator, have strong organisational and people skills, can work well to develop and support partnerships, and you are passionate about making a difference then you are the person we are looking for.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Understanding of and/or experience in Consumer and Community Involvement principles and practice
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and advocacy and diplomacy skills
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Highly developed relationship building skills with various stakeholders
• Highly developed presentation skills and competent public speaker
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, Microsoft Office and CRMs
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
• Passion for community health and innovation research with a keen interest in Consumer and Community Involvement
• Strong understanding of the importance of the ‘lived experience’ in health and innovation research and teaching programs
• The ability to work outside of normal working hours to facilitate and/or lead consumer events where needed

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying: Position Description - Coordinator Consumer and Community Involvement.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document, to a maximum of 3 pages in length. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 5:00 pm AWST on Monday 18 March 2024

For more information email Debra Langridge, Head of the CCIProgram ***************@uwa.edu.au or call 08 6151 1***.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.