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We are seeking to appoint a Consumer and Community Involvement Manager for the Menzies Institute for Medical Research (Menzies), University of Tasmania. Fundamental to achieving our goals, you’ll champion Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) by coordinating strategic initiatives, nurturing diverse relationships, and empowering researchers to embed strong consumer voices in every stage of their work. You’ll work closely with our Consumer Research Advisory Group, guide staff across the Institute, and elevate CCI achievements through dynamic storytelling across digital and public platforms. From managing our consumer program and registry to supporting access to training, resources and inclusive research opportunities, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring best practice, continuous improvement and genuine collaboration.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and coordinate Menzies’ Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) strategy, fostering strong partnerships and continuous improvement across the Institute
Build and support meaningful relationships between researchers, consumers and communities while promoting CCI opportunities, achievements and training
Oversee key CCI functions including volunteer management, researcher support, communications, budgeting and advisory group engagement
Champion Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) by coordinating strategic initiatives, nurturing diverse relationships, and empowering researchers to embed strong consumer voices in every stage of their work
Work closely with our Consumer Research Advisory Group, guide staff across the Institute, and elevate CCI achievements through dynamic storytelling across digital and public platforms
Manage our consumer program and registry to supporting access to training, resources and inclusive research opportunities
Requirements:
Demonstrated passion for consumer and community involvement, with a proven track record of cultivating collaborative, productive and effective relationships
Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
High-level understanding, and successful application of consumer and community involvement principles and practice, preferably in a health or medical research environment
Highly developed written and verbal communication, presentation and reporting skills, and advocacy and diplomacy skills
Experience in the development of strategic and operational plans, with highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, show initiative, and work productively as part of a team
Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Powerpoint, internet and email preferably in Microsoft Office
Strong understanding of the ‘lived experience’ consumer and/or community members’ contributions to research and teaching programs
Nice to have:
Experience leading or facilitating consumer and community workshops or similar events highly desirable
Experience working with Tasmanian Aboriginal Communities and culturally diverse communities, highly desirable
What we offer:
26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers