• Part-time, fixed-term appointment until 31 March 2027 (21.60 hours/week)
• Total full-time remuneration range: $91,553 to $99,155 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading (pro-rata at 0.6FTE)
• Ipswich, Toowoomba or Springfield Campus or Remote
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia

At UniSQ, we’re united by our commitment to equity, innovation, and impact. Our Centre for Health Research, which forms part of the Institute for Resilient Regions, is a leader in interdisciplinary health research that addresses pressing issues in communities across regional Australia. From mental health and wellbeing to aged care, sport and exercise, artificial intelligence, health economics, health biomarkers, and cancer survivorship, the Centre aims to better understand, prevent, and support health in regional and priority populations.

An opportunity is now available for a passionate and driven Research Officer to join a landmark Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) project:

“A ‘whole-of-setting’ model of care for trans and gender diverse people in prison.”

This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change where you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team working to implement prison health and custodial policy reforms. We strongly encourage applications from trans and gender diverse people, especially those with an in depth understanding or professional experience of correctional facilities or incarcerated people.

What you'll do

This unique project aims to develop and evaluate an integrated, culturally responsive model of care that supports the health, wellbeing, and physical safety of trans and gender diverse people in correctional facilities. Through building an evidence base and centering lived experience, this work will support much-needed prison health and policy reform.

As part of Phase 1 of the project—Establishing the Evidence Base—you will:

• Conduct literature reviews, policy analyses, and qualitative data collection, including lived experience interviews/focus groups.
• Coordinate project activities, including workshops, meetings, and reporting.
• Support ethical approvals and risk management.
• Engage with key stakeholders and contribute to research publications and dissemination.
• Present findings at relevant conferences and workshops.

What will help you succeed

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods (focus groups/interviews), policy analyses, and/or co-design work with vulnerable communities.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including MS Office, MS Teams or Zoom, and NVivo.
• Proven project experience, with an understanding of the full project lifecycle including the development of project plans, setting objectives and preparing essential documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and sensitivity when working with trans and gender diverse people, including those an in depth understanding or professional experience of correctional facilities or incarcerated people.
• A collaborative, values-driven approach with excellent time management and communication skills, including the ability to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.

For further information about this role, please contact Associate Professor Annette Brömdal, Associate Professor (Sport, Health and Physical Education via +61 7 4631 1609 or [email protected].

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our research, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0096_07/25

Location: Ipswich, Toowoomba or Springfield campus or Remote

Term: Part-time fixed-term appointment until 31 March 2027 (21.6 hours/week)

Salary: Total part-time (0.6FTE) remuneration range $65,135 to $70,544 pa (includes salary range of $54,931 to $59,493 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description .

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.