• Part-time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2026 (22.5 hrs/week)
• Total full-time remuneration range: $79,704 to $106,927 pa + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading (Pro-rata at 0.6 FTE)
• Ipswich, Toowoomba, Springfield Campus or Remote
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia

At UniSQ, we are united by our commitment to equity, innovation, and impact. Our Centre for Health Research, 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 skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC) funded project titled:

"Preventing suicide, building resilience, and informing transformational change: A multi-study investigation of gender-affirming healthcare access for trans and gender diverse communities in Queensland."

This is a chance to contribute to transformative research that will inform policy and practice in gender-affirming healthcare and suicide prevention. We strongly encourage applications from trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary people, particularly those with an in-depth understanding or professional experience of accessing gender-affirming healthcare and suicide prevention.

What you'll do:

This project aims to understand and develop a gender-affirming healthcare model for trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people in Queensland that prevents suicide, builds resilience, and informs transformational change across diverse communities and contexts.

As part of the research team, you will:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups with trans, gender-diverse, non-binary communities, psychiatrists, other mental health practitioners.
• Through interviews, examine publicly available models of gender-affirming healthcare (including surgery) in jurisdictions outside Australia.
• Contribute to, lead and submit peer-reviewed research publications and reports.
• Maintain ethical approvals and manage research risks.
• Present findings at conferences, workshops, and other public engagement channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, academic, and policy stakeholders.
• Support funding applications and develop collaborative partnerships with research organisations, industry, and government.

What will help you succeed

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative (focus groups/interviews) and quantitative (surveys, validated scales) research methods.
• Proven track record in contributing to and leading peer-reviewed research publications in a relevant field.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, documentation, and meeting deadlines.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, with sensitivity and respect when working with vulnerable communities.
• Experience with relevant software, including MS Office, MS Teams or Zoom, NVivo, and statistical packages such as SPSS or R.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management, adaptability, and communication skills.

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

The University offers flexible working arrangements and values diversity, fostering an inclusive environment underpinned by our values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence. We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups and understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited through life circumstances.

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: 0098_08/25

Location: Ipswich, Toowoomba, Springfield Campus or Remote

Term: Part-time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2026 (22.5 hrs/week)

Salary: Total part-time (0.6FTE) remuneration range $56,705 to $76,072 pa (includes salary range of $47,822 to $64,156 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Thursday,11 September 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.