Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Up until 30 June 2026.
Remuneration: Academic Level C $150,148 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Senior Research Fellow (Level C) is expected to make independent and original contributions to their area of research expertise and to the broader research environment within their organizational unit or interdisciplinary team. Academics at this level are also expected to demonstrate research leadership and actively contribute to advancing their field.
In this role, you will be a key member of a collaborative and high-performing research team, contributing to the design, implementation, and completion of a range of impactful epidemiological and clinical research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians. The position will have a particular focus on evaluation and policy development to support meaningful, evidence-based improvements in Indigenous health.
The role of Senior Research Fellow reports to the Professor and has no direct reports.
Skills and Experience:
- A PhD in related discipline, and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous peoples, communities, and organisations in a research context, with evidence of respectful engagement and beneficial outcomes.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Indigenous research methodologies, ethical frameworks, and protocols for engaging with Indigenous communities.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments in Indigenous research.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership in Indigenous contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships, particularly with Indigenous colleagues and communities.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, including cultural competency and sensitivity.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines, including Indigenous strategy and reconciliation action plans.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Pre-employment Checks Required:
- Verifications of Qualifications
- NSW Working with Children Check or the willingness to obtain one
- Criminal Records Check
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Submit your application online before Sunday 15th June 2025 at 11:30pm.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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