Research Professor – Health Advancement In Isolated Communities

Flinders University

Darwin, Australia
Base: $217,876 py (pro-rata); bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Culturally safe research
Community-driven research
Aboriginal and torres strait islander health
This senior academic position provides visionary research leadership to advance health workforce capability in remote and isolated communities, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Job Summary

  • This senior academic position provides visionary research leadership to advance health workforce capability in remote and isolated communities, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
  • The Professor will lead culturally safe, community‑driven research in partnership with Elders and local leaders, strengthening collaborations, attracting significant external research income, and establishing an emerging research program on an international scale.
  • Flinders University is committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Matching Summary

This senior academic position provides visionary research leadership to advance health workforce capability in remote and isolated communities, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Salary

Base: $217,876 p.a. (pro-rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Culturally safe research
  • Community-driven research
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
  • Research income generation
  • Mentoring early-career researchers

Nice-to-have

  • International research profile
  • Strategic research planning
  • Indigenous leadership capacity development

Key Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant health-related discipline
  • Experience in culturally safe, community-initiated research
  • Proven success mentoring HDR students and early-career researchers
  • Strong record of securing competitive external research funding
  • Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card

Work Rights

Not specified

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