Manager, Network Engagement and Communications

• Child Health Research Centre.
• Part-time (60%), fixed-term position for up to two years.
• Base salary will be in the range $120,317 to $134,893 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).
• Based at our Centre for Children’s Health Research, South Brisbane location.

About This Opportunity

Join the Child Health Research Centre as Manager, Network Engagement and Communications for the First 10K Days Child, Adolescent and Family Wellbeing Network. Working closely with the Network Convenor, leadership team and members, you will provide high-level strategic and operational leadership that turns priorities into purposeful initiatives, partnerships, events and communications. In this collaborative and inclusive environment, you will connect researchers, clinicians, policymakers, service providers, funders and community stakeholders, helping the Network exchange knowledge, translate research and create meaningful change for children, adolescents and families.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Translate the Network’s strategic priorities into actionable workplans, deliverables, operational processes, milestone reports, briefs, communications and evaluation activities.
• Develop and implement an integrated communication and engagement approach that strengthens connections, collaboration, knowledge exchange, research translation and workforce capability across the Network.
• Build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with researchers, partner organisations, clinicians, policymakers, service providers, funders and community stakeholders, while coordinating forums, training sessions, recognition events and partnership meetings.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to design and continuously improve practical, user-centred digital platforms, communication systems and engagement tools, while supporting effective governance, clear decision-making and sustainable partnerships.

About You

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies within a large or complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, manage and sustain positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, partner organisations, policymakers, service providers, community stakeholders and funding partners.
• Experience contributing to communication, engagement, partnership or marketing solutions, including digital platforms, applications or other technology-enabled communication tools.
• Strong strategic and operational capability, with experience translating priorities into practical plans, deliverables, events, communications and measurable outcomes.
• Highly developed organisational, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with technical specialists, including information technology, digital, marketing and external vendors, to translate user needs into practical and intuitive solutions.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Annie Chen (chrc.centremanager@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 and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and mandatory immunisations checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

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 criterion 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 Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67895). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 2nd November 2026.

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Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

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