Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow – Indigenous Health Equity Full-time

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow Indigenous Health Equity

Role type: Full time or Part Time and Fixed term for 2 years Faculty: Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences Department / School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health Salary: Level B $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super Level C $152,695 – $176,065 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

Aboriginal-led research environment / Improving care for families and addressing intergenerational trauma / Flexible 0.6–1.0 FTE with strong career development

Apply now to shape community-led research that advances Indigenous health equity in a supportive, Aboriginal-led unit.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity

• You will drive research and translation that improves outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• You will join an Aboriginal-led unit, collaborating with communities, services and policymakers to improve care for families.
• You will strengthen your academic profile through publications, supervision, curriculum development and high-impact policy engagement.

What you will deliver:

• Lead and contribute to mixed-methods research to improve perinatal care and social and emotional wellbeing for families, and health equity. This includes opportunities for qualitative research, linked data analysis and applied implementation research.
• Develop and evaluate culturally safe, trauma-informed tools, curricula, training and resources for health and community service workforces.
• Produce high-quality publications and presentations, and translate findings for communities, policymakers, practitioners and broader public audiences.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers and students, supporting ethics, study design, data analysis and project coordination.
• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and services to enhance policy influence and implementation.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or equivalent expertise in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, allied health or related disciplines.
• Demonstrate research experience in Indigenous health, public health or related fields, including evidence of translational activities.
• Bring experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities or organisations, with cultural safety and respect.
• Use quantitative and qualitative methods confidently, including relevant data collection, analysis and software for complex public health research.
• Manage multiple research projects effectively, meeting deadlines in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and diverse stakeholders.
• Have experience contributing to curriculum development, workforce training resources or trauma-informed approaches, or would be keen to grow these capabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• 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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “School of Population and Global Health” Join the Indigenous Health Equity Unit at Onemda in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. Our Aboriginal-led team works with communities, services and governments to close health equity gaps across the life course.

You will collaborate across disciplines, access mentoring and contribute to globally recognised, community-informed public health research and teaching.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. 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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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 Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@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 Prof Cath Chamberlain at cacham@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue 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: Sunday 10 May at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.