Research Assistant in Public Health

University of Queensland

HEW 5 Casual position with an hourly rate starting at $54.28/hr, plus superannuation of 12%

Location: Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

We're seeking expressions of interest for casual research assistant roles to support various projects within the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame.

These roles vary in duration and responsibility and involve skills in public health research methods.

Typical tasks may include:

• Conducting literature reviews and background research
• Assisting with data analysis and report writing
• Conducting interviews

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health research and contribute to meaningful work aiming to reduce tobacco-related harm.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia, criminal history and education checks.

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.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please email create@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.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Work rights documentation

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 31 December 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.

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