Full-time, 2-year fixed-term opportunity Join The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and lead impactful research that advances knowledge, strengthens national collaborations and contributes to improving health outcomes through innovative scholarship Base Salary Academic Level B $127,436 - $151,328 OR Academic Level C $156,103 - $179,998 17% superannuation About the opportunity This position is targeted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).’ Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents, if applicable. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status. Click here to read the Faculty of Medicine and Health, First Nations Employment Brochure. Join The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, part of the University of Sydney, a leading centre dedicated to advancing research, policy, and practice in Indigenous health. The Poche Centre brings together a dynamic team of researchers, clinicians, and collaborators working to generate impactful knowledge, inform policy, and improve health outcomes across communities. We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team. The appointment will be at either Research Fellow (Level B) or Senior Research Fellow (Level C), depending on your experience, research profile, and leadership achievements. In this role, you will conduct high-quality research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and contribute to competitive research funding applications. You will engage in collaborative and translational research, fostering partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes to policy, practice, industry, or the community. The role offers opportunities to mentor and support postgraduate students or early-career researchers, participate in faculty and school governance, and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture. This position provides a platform to further develop your research profile, expand professional networks, and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic objectives in Indigenous health research. Your key responsibilities as a Research Fellow (Level B): Conduct high-quality, independent or collaborative research, producing publications, conference presentations, and contributing to funding applications. Maintain a strong research profile through peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference or seminar contributions. Develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that drives knowledge or technology transfer, policy improvements, or benefits to industry and community. Contribute to competitive research grant applications and secure funding to support impactful research outcomes. Provide mentorship and guidance to early-career researchers and supervise postgraduate students or research projects where appropriate. Participate in faculty or school administrative activities, committees, and events, contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace culture. In addition to the above, your key responsibilities as a Senior Research Fellow (Level C): Lead innovative and independent research that advances knowledge and strengthens the discipline’s research profile. Secure competitive research funding and pursue diverse opportunities to generate research income. Build strategic partnerships and collaborations to support translational research and deliver meaningful research impact. Contribute to the governance, service and strategic priorities of the school or faculty, including participation in committees and community engagement activities. About you as a Research Fellow (Level B): Completed PhD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Mental Health, Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Proven experience conducting original research and contributing to scholarly activity, with a developing national or international research profile. Experience supervising and mentoring postgraduate students or early-career researchers. A developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders to support collaboration and research impact. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences. Highly organised with strong planning, research, and computer literacy skills to manage research projects and administrative responsibilities. In addition to the above, About You as a Senior Research Fellow (Level C): An established national reputation for influential research that expands knowledge within the discipline. Significant experience conducting original research and contributing to scholarly activity. A strong network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance collaboration and research impact. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Saturday 02 May 2026 11:59 PM