About the role

• The STARS Research Consumer Engagement Project Officer will lead the STARS Research Consumer Group, to ensure that consumers and community members improve the quality and relevance of research in ways that realise the vision of ‘no research about us without us'.
• To improve the supportive processes, resources, and practices for the STARS research consumer group to develop their research capability and facilitate their involvement and engagement in research, using consumer and community engagement guidance, standards, toolkits and policies from Metro North, the University of Queensland, Health Consumers Queensland, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA).
• Develop strong links, working relationships and networks with the STARS Consumer Advisory Network, research centre consumer groups, Metro North Engage and the University of Queensland consumer involvement activities, sharing resources and expertise.
• Evaluate the impact of research consumer involvement and sustainability plans. Continue to develop the STARS Research Consumer Group.
• Provide advice and support, training and mentoring toother staff involved in research with the consumer groups.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times.
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams.
• Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, manages sensitive conversations with integrity an negotiates positive outcomes with a diverse range of people.
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders.
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: STR562061
Close date: Tuesday, 21st May 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED