Job Reference: 1258097
Your new role
We are currently looking for a dedicated Consumer Fellow (Program Coordinator) to join our research team leading the Measuring what Matters to Australian Mothers (MMAMs) study. This study aims to develop, pilot and validate national evidence-based, consumer-informed safety and quality tools to best measure the experiences and outcomes that are recognised as most important by those giving birth in Australia.
Your responsibilities as the Consumer Fellow will include leading an experienced group of maternity consumers to drive project objectives and represent and advocate for the consumer voice at high-level strategic and operational project meetings. You will have the opportunity to value and acknowledge a diverse range of consumer experiences, manage consumer engagement, and act as a key consumer navigator to influence and achieve real- world impact.
This unique position adopts a strong co-designed, consumer-informed approach to ensure women's perspectives are fully captured to drive the development of world-first maternity care benchmarking tools to ensure maternity care meets the values-based needs of Australian women. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to improving the maternity experiences and health outcomes of Australian women. This position is initially a fixed-term (until October 2025) 0.2 FTE (7.6 hours per week) with opportunities for extension, or a casual position. A flexible and remote position will be considered for the right candidate. Appointment terms are negotiable; all interested candidates who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. Please note that y ou will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Join us!
To apply, please include a cover letter addressing the criteria (noted below), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. Essential Selection Criteria
Desirable Selection Criteria
Applications close: Sunday, 6 October 2024, at 2:00 pm AWST
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day- care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.
For more information on our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin
We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.