- 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.
About the Opportunity
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. If you’re passionate about strengthening connections between researchers, practitioners, consumers and communities, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.
About the University
The University of Tasmania is a mission-driven institution dedicated to making a difference for Lutruwita/Tasmania and a distinctive contribution from Tasmania to the world. As the sole university on the island, the University is deeply embedded in the social, economic, and environmental fabric of Tasmania, working in close partnership with communities, industry, and government to address key challenges in education, health, productivity, and climate action. The University takes pride in its place-based identity, leveraging Tasmania’s unique geography, culture, and resources to offer world-leading research and education.
About Menzies Institute of Medical Research
Menzies is one of Australia’s leading health and medical research institutes. We strive for a world where there is better treatment, prevention or a cure for the diseases that touch every Tasmanian – such as multiple sclerosis, heart disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and cancer. We work collaboratively with the community and consumers, other researchers, health services, government, industry and funders to achieve our purpose to enable healthier, longer and better lives for Tasmanians through internationally significant medical research. We undertake excellent laboratory, clinical and population health research in themes that reflect the burden of disease in the Tasmanian community and our expertise in addressing these conditions. Our local research is of global significance.
What’s Required
You will bring to the role proven strong commitment to community progress while fostering collaborative, empowering relationships built on emotional awareness and effective communication. You will be a leader who drives innovation by bringing people together to generate, develop and implement creative ideas in supportive, inclusive environments. In addition, you will bring to the role:
- 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. Experience leading or facilitating consumer and community workshops or similar events highly desirable.
- 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.
- Experience working with Tasmanian Aboriginal Communities and culturally diverse communities, highly desirable.
What’s on Offer?
Better health and better lives for Tasmanians is the vision that drives our research at Menzies. While remaining true to our Tasmanian roots, this career defining role will see you significantly contribute to our dedication to making a difference for Tasmania and to the world. In return for your experience, you’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including:
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
- Generous relocation support to
Appointments to this role will be at HEO 8 with a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% super
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your up-to-date resume and:
- A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and the University of Tasmania
- Address the selection criteria by outlining how your skills and experience align with the role specific skills, knowledge and experience in the Position Description
- Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday 14th April 2026
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates are scheduled for Monday 20th April 2026
- For further information about this position, please contact: Mark.Bennett@utas.edu.au
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To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
