Consumer and Community Involvement Manager
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Job Summary
- Lead meaningful consumer partnerships shaping impactful Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research
- Connect communities researchers and lived experience to drive better MS research and outcomes
- Part time (0.6FTE) 3 years fixed term opportunity based in Hobart!
About the opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Consumer and Community Involvement Manager for the MS Research Flagship at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research (Menzies) University of Tasmania.
Working within the Brain Health Theme and the MS Research Flagship the Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) Manager plays a lead role in establishing and managing consumer partnerships throughout the research life cycle. They are a member of the Flagships leadership group and are vital to achieving the Flagships strategic goals. They provide critical support to the Consumer Advisory Committee a central component of the Flagships governance structure. Working autonomously (under broad direction) the incumbent will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of consumer and community involvement principles in research and ensure alignment with National and local CCI policies and best practice.
What youll do:
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of CCI for the MS Research Flagship.
- Actively engage with researchers to promote and support the inclusion of CCI plans in research grants and projects.
- Manage and coordinate the Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) provide executive support and ensure their input and connection with the Flagship remains central.
- Provide high level stakeholder relationship advice to the Flagships leadership team and provide feedback and information on behalf of the CAC.
- Coordinate the MS registry of consumers CCI opportunities and activities and report on outcomes and impact.
What were looking for:
- A degree level qualification in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of significant experience education or training.
- Demonstrated passion for consumer and community involvement with a proven track record of cultivating diverse collaborative productive and effective relationships in a cooperative and genuine manner to achieve desired outcomes.
- Proven experience in providing high level stakeholder engagement advice involving government and non-governments organisations.
- Highly developed understanding and successful application of consumer and community involvement principles and practice preferably in a health or medical research environment.
- Experience coordinating and facilitating consumer and community forums and events with highly developed written and verbal communication presentations and reporting skills advocacy and diplomacy skills.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130943 pro-rata comprising base salary within the range of $101821 to $111917pro-rata plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online please provide your CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your interest in the addition provide a statement outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience.
- For further information about this position please contact Natasha Stevens Program Manager MS Research Flagship
- Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- For current UTAS staff in submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position DescriptionConsumer and Community Involvement Manager .pdf
Applications close Monday 12 January 2026 11.55pm
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To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
