$80,552 - $135,408 (ALA - ALB) pro rata + 17% superannuation
- Fixed-Term 12 months, part-time (0.6 FTE) with the potential for extension
- Impact women's health through innovative research
**Job Reference: 765250**
**Your new role**
We have an exciting opportunity available for a passionate **Midwifery Research Associate or Midwifery Research Fellow **to join our high-performing team on a fixed-term (12 months, commencing in January 2025), part-time (0.6 FTE) contract.
In this role, you will work on a variety of established and emerging projects. The program of work is highly innovative and adopts a range of approaches, leading research that is already improving the health outcomes of women, children and families and advancing the midwifery profession. The successful applicant will need to be employed as a midwife within the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) concurrent to this Research Fellow role. With the support of Dr Bradfield, you will work with the world-leading Graduate Research Internship Program at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
If you are looking to join an exciting values-driven research team and you meet all the selection criteria below, then we want to hear from you
**Join us**
Please provide
- A one-page cover letter,
- Your CV (max 5 pages) and
- A separate document addressing the selection criteria **(noted below, max 3 pages)** to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
**Selection Criteria**
- Must hold registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Evidence of a record of research outputs in high quality refereed journals.
- Evidence of innovative communication strategies and mediums to reach a variety of key stakeholders and target audiences.
- Evidence of High-level organisational skills with demonstrated proficiency in project management to meet established goals.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with a range of stakeholders including industry executives, study participants, students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity and respect.
**Desirable**
- A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, Public Health, Midwifery).
- Demonstrated experience or desire to participate in the supervision of HDR students.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are employed (or willing to be employed in a midwifery position) within the Women and Newborn Health Service.
**Required for the Research Fellow (ALB level)**
- A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, Public Health, Midwifery).
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- You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
**You must be located in Perth to be considered for this vacancy.
**Why Choose Us?**
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
**Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin**
We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
**Disclaimer**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._