Role type: Full-time (part time negotiable from 0.6 FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population Health
Salary: Level A: $87,266 to $118,416 (pro rata for part time) plus 17% superannuation
Level B: $124,656 to $148,023 (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% superannuation
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
Join an Aboriginal-led research team driving practical, evidence-based change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will advance Indigenous health equity through impactful research and implementation projects.
You will contribute to health economics and core outcome work within a major implementation research program.
You will build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, services, and researchers in a culturally safe, supportive team.
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What we offer you!
Your new team – Onemda's Indigenous Health Equity Unit
You will join Onemda's Indigenous Health Equity Unit, an Aboriginal-led team in School of Population and Global Health. The team partners closely with Aboriginal communities, services, and organizations to co-design research that drives practical change.
You will work within a supportive, busy environment that values cultural safety, collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth. As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, you will access world-class expertise and infrastructure.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organization. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
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Applications close: 3 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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