Research / Senior Research Officer, Health Equity Co-Design

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research / Senior Research Officer to join our funded project “Progressing Health Equity through Strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce". This part-time (29 hrs per week), fixed-term contract to December 2025 is based in Cairns. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for these roles. 

We are seeking a dynamic and driven research professional to join our team for an exciting Health Equity initiative in Northern Queensland. In this role, you'll work closely with investigators and external partners in the Hospital and Health Service, primary health care, and Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health sectors to foster collaboration and communication. 

You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Project Manager with ethical and governance processes, as well as overseeing data collection and implementation at our participating sites through leading co-design workshops. Your responsibilities will also include planning and participating in site visits and workshops, ensuring timely engagement with our team and stakeholders. Additionally, you'll be instrumental in disseminating project findings through various channels, including publications and presentations, and will be responsible for evaluating the project's progress, impact, and outcomes in close collaboration with our dedicated team. 

Join us in making a meaningful impact on Health Equity and workforce strengthening among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• A tertiary qualification and research experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care settings.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, hospital stakeholders government departments, academics and field researchers. 
• A knowledge of health services, and the higher education and research sector. 
• Developed organisational, project management and time management skills; ability to work largely unsupervised and respond to competing priorities.
• An interest in developing qualitative data analysis skills to assist in complex data analysis involving primarily qualitative data.

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth – working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. We support our people through the provision of; 

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• Annual leave loading
• Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Free Employee Assistance Program 
• Balance of work and life so you can enjoy a lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Visit the Careers at JCU website and submit your application online. 

Vacancy Reference Number 18929

Applications close 2 June 2024 11.59pm

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Sarah Larkins on 4781 3139 or email *************@jcu.edu.au.