Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow (targeted)

University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $127,436 - $151,328 (level b) or $156,103 - ...
Aboriginal and torres strait islander identity required
Unrestricted australian work rights mandatory
Phd in indigenous health or related field
This targeted position is exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to advance knowledge and improve health outcomes through innovative scholarship

Job Summary

  • This targeted position is exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to advance knowledge and improve health outcomes through innovative scholarship.
  • The role involves conducting independent or collaborative research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to competitive research funding applications.
  • Candidates will have opportunities to mentor early-career researchers, participate in school governance, and expand professional networks within a leading Indigenous health centre.

Matching Summary

This targeted position is exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to advance knowledge and improve health outcomes through innovative scholarship.

Salary

Base: $127,436 - $151,328 (Level B) or $156,103 - $179,998 (Level C); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity required
  • Unrestricted Australian work rights mandatory
  • PhD in Indigenous Health or related field
  • Proven track record of original research
  • Experience supervising postgraduate students
  • Strong communication with diverse audiences

Nice-to-have

  • Established national research reputation
  • Strategic partnership building skills
  • Participation in faculty governance
  • Collaborative workplace culture contribution
  • Competitive grant application experience

Key Requirements

  • Completed PhD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Working with Children Check clearance mandatory
  • Developing or established national research profile
  • Experience in supervising postgraduate students

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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