Research Fellow - Professional Development Education and Training Program Leader

About the role

The University of Queensland is seeking a Research Fellow to lead the Professional Development Education and Training Program for the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC), within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / Sustainable Minerals Institute. The position is based at the St Lucia Campus, is full-time and fixed-term until October 2028, and sits at Academic Level B. The base salary is $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 plus 17% superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, design, delivery and evaluation of professional education and training programs, including contemporary delivery modes for industry and government professionals.
• Develop an independent and/or collaborative research program, produce quality research outputs, contribute to competitive funding applications and aim for national recognition in your research area.
• Provide supervision and researcher development through feedback, coaching and professional development.
• Build partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community, contribute to internal service and administration, mentor colleagues and uphold UQ values.

Required profile

• A postgraduate qualification, progress towards one in a relevant discipline with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Demonstrated industry experience in risk management and health and safety in high-risk work, preferably mining or quarrying.
• Experience designing and delivering professional education and training for industry and/or government professionals, with an understanding of their development needs.
• Willingness and availability to travel regularly, including internationally to support course delivery.
• Desirable: experience in academic research, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent trainer and assessor qualification.

Required skills

• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches, including remote learning, applied to corporate and government professionals.
• Understanding of the challenges of delivering training across varied cultural and organisational settings.
• Strategic thinking, project management and strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with industry, government, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.

Applications close 24 November 2026 and must include a resume, cover letter and responses to the 'About You' section. Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, qualification checks and Blue Card checks. Relocation support may be available for interstate or overseas moves.