Student Affairs Division
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term position through to December 2025 with FTE salary in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 (HEW 5), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Join a dynamic team, passionate about student well-being, and committed to creating a positive impact on student health.
Exciting opportunity to develop and deliver innovative health promotion programs and initiatives, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to make a difference in student lives at a world top 50 university.
Based at our St Lucia campus
The Health Promotion Officer plays a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of UQ's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students. You will work closely with the Health Promotion team to develop and deliver engaging initiatives, campaigns, and events. By supporting the UQ Wellbeing Strategy, contribute to a positive and supportive campus environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Develop, deliver, and evaluate health and wellbeing programs and initiatives, particularly for CALD students.
Coordinate workshops, events, and outreach activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including students, staff, and external organizations.
Create and manage content for website and social media platforms.
Assist with administrative tasks, including data collection, report writing, and staff management (volunteer students/advisers/peer educators).
Support the implementation of UQ Wellbeing strategies and initiatives.
Perform other reasonable duties as required within the Health Promotion Team.
This role may require occasional travel and work outside standard office hours.
About YouRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in health promotion or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering health promotion programs.
Proficiency in relevant software applications.
Ability to analyse data and prepare reports.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Hold, or be eligible to obtain a Queensland Blue Card.
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You' section
Resume
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Pamela Doherty on [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close 10 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-45988). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 23 January 2025.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.