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Head of research, rural health

Port Lincoln
Adelaide University
Posted: 23 April
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Position Overview

Based in Adelaide University Rural Health at the Whyalla or Port Lincoln campus, the role is 0.8 FTE or full time, fixed‑term contract of 6 months. Provide hands‑on learning in rural and remote locations.

Preference for candidate based in Whyalla or Port Lincoln.


Responsibilities

* Assist with supporting students to develop an interest in small‑town rural generalist practice.
* Lead rural research capacity building.
* Manage large research projects and prepare research proposal submissions.
* Perform financial management of grants.
* Support the development of systems and procedures to facilitate rural general practice and student engagement in rural research.
* Build and foster relationships across the school, wider university, international research community, and stakeholders within regional and rural health services and research institutes.


Qualifications

* Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline with a substantial rural and primary care research track record, recognised as a leading authority in the field.
* Established strong research programme capable of attracting substantial external funding and publishing in top‑tier/quartile journals.
* Demonstrated track record fostering a collaborative cross‑disciplinary research culture and promoting research collaboration at the School, university and international levels.
* Demonstrated ability to provide research leadership and support to promote an international reputation for place‑based rural research excellence.
* Commitment to working with Aboriginal staff, students and health professionals to close the gap in health and educational outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience managing and/or leading large research projects or teams, including director supervision of research staff.
* Evidence of effective engagement with key external stakeholders including regional and rural health services and research institutes.
* Strong record of successful supervision of higher‑degree research projects.
* Experience representing Rural programs in relevant university committees and externally.
* Legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment and subject to a satisfactory National Police Check.


Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We support flexible working arrangements and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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