Senior Project Officer - Health Promotion (Identified s25)

• UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

• Full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $95,361.62 - $102,302.92 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)

• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement to ensure culturally appropriate engagement and delivery of community‑led health promotion activities.

• Based at our Toowong location.

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. 

As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a hands-on role in delivering a health promotion program that makes a real difference in community. It is focused on creating practical, culturally relevant health resources alongside communities and supporting their use in everyday settings. Potential to travel to communities and co-create resources, build relationships and ensure the work is grounded in what matters most. Working within a tight-knit and highly supportive team, you will be encouraged to bring your strengths, grow your skills and contribute to a positive environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are empowered to support one another and succeed. This role offers meaningful opportunities to help support mob while also building your capability, with exposure to broader research projects across the team if you are interested in developing those skills.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Creating and adapting health promotion resources with and for communities, ensuring they are practical, culturally appropriate and accessible.

• Engaging directly with communities, including travelling to community locations to support co-design and delivery of resources guided by community priorities.

• Managing communication activities such as responding to requests for resources and supporting project enquiries.

• Developing and delivering social media content, including Facebook and Instagram posts, to share health messages and promote resources.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or 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.

• Experience in project coordination, or the ability to manage tasks and priorities to achieve outcomes.

• Experience in, or an interest in, health promotion and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders in a respectful and culturally appropriate way.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including preparing project materials and documentation.

• Ability to think through problems, identify issues, and contribute to practical solutions.

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, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kellie Stacy. 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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

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.

Applications close Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67212). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 24th August 2026.