Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 Pro Rata + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 15 – 22.5 (negotiable)
Requisition ID: REQ591349
Closing Date: 17 August 2025

Are you passionate about amplifying the voice of consumers in health research and building stronger partnerships between communities, healthcare services and universities?

We’re looking for a Consumer Engagement Officer to join our team and play a vital role in strengthening co-design and consumer involvement in research translation across our partnership.

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will lead and support a range of initiatives to increase consumer involvement in health research across our partnership, including:

Providing strategic advice and information on policies, procedures, and other aspects of consumer involvement in health research, developing, delivering and evaluating training workshops for health professionals, researchers and consumers establishing, coordinating and supporting a Consumer Advisory Committee managing and expanding a register of consumers across the NSWRHP footprint and actively connecting consumers and research teams supporting researchers to involve consumers and community groups in their health research.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Who You’ll Be Joining

NSW Regional Health Partners (NSWRHP) is a partnership of six organisations accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) as a Research Translation Centre (Regional, Rural and Remote).

Hunter New England, Mid North Coast and Western NSW Local Health Districts

Rural Doctors Network

Charles Sturt University

University of New England

We are a small team working closely with our partners to support the translation of health and medical research into clinical practice – improving outcomes for patients and communities and enhancing the efficiency of health services.

We welcome applicants based anywhere in our region.

About You
We’re looking for a collaborative and motivated individual with:

Previous experience working with consumers, ideally in a health or community services environment, and an understanding of the research ecosystem

Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills

The ability to influence, advocate, and foster partnerships across diverse groups

A genuine passion for meaningful consumer involvement in research to improve outcomes for communities

A go-getter attitude with a high level of initiative and problem solving skills

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact in a role with purpose

Join a collaborative and supportive team committed to improving health outcomes

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development

Access generous salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa McFayden on [email protected]