Queensland, Australia
Onsite
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to lead the Professional Development Education and Training Program for the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC). Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will provide strategic direction for MISHC’s education and training portfolio, strengthening its position as a centre of expertise in capacity building for the resources and other high-risk industries across occupational health and safety, risk management, safety engineering and human factors. Alongside this leadership role, you will develop your research profile and work with industry, government and other partners to turn expertise into meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities will include:
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
Desirable:
We particularly welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may be underrepresented in this discipline.
As 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, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Maureen Hassall at m.hassall1@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Tuesday November 24th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69807). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing November 30th 2026.
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