Maureen Hassall

This research-focused Research Fellow role is based in the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC) within the Sustainable Minerals Institute and Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology at The University of Queensland. The position combines academic leadership with applied impact in a multidisciplinary environment, supporting education, training and research across the resources sector and other high-risk industries. The appointee will lead the Professional Development Education and Training Program for MISHC, shaping its strategic direction and strengthening the centre’s role as a source of expertise in capacity building. The program spans occupational health and safety, risk management, safety engineering and human factors, with an emphasis on professional learning for industry, government and other partners. The role involves designing and evaluating professional education offerings, developing contemporary delivery approaches, and contributing to a collaborative research environment while building an independent and/or collaborative research profile. In addition to program leadership, the role includes research development and academic service. The fellow will be expected to contribute to research outputs, participate in competitive funding applications, support supervision and researcher development, and build productive partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community. The position also sits within a supportive UQ environment that emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, research support and professional development. The role is based at UQ’s St Lucia campus and is positioned within a centre that works closely with external stakeholders to turn expertise into meaningful impact across safety and health practice.