(Identified) Research Assistant/Fellow – Indigenous Health Equity Full-time

Indigenous Health Equity Research Assistant or Research Fellow

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.

What you will deliver:

• Contribute to design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation across Indigenous health equity research projects.
• Support the health economics and core outcome set workstream within the Relighting the Firesticks implementation program.
• Prepare high-quality research outputs, including reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, ethics submissions, and funding applications.
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and partner organizations to support co-designed implementation activities.
• Contribute to team administration, meetings, and seminars while promoting a culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

You may be a great fit if:

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with qualifications or experience in Indigenous health equity.
• Bring experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, grounded in respect, reciprocity, and cultural humility.
• Apply knowledge of health services and Continuous Quality Improvement within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research skills, with strong analytical abilities and clear written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate excellent organization, time management, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Hold or work towards a relevant postgraduate qualification; for Level B, possess a PhD or equivalent experience.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, and cultural leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

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.

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Cath Chamberlain Tel +61 3 0428 921 271.
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: 3 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.