Organisation/Company FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Research Field History Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 3 May 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
* Fixed Term, available for 2 years
* We are open to supporting part time or fulltime employment | 0.6FTE - 1FTE (22.05 – 36.75 hours per week)
* Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a. (pro‐rata if part time)
* Academic Level A | $88,842 - $107,666 p.a. (pro‐rata if part time)
The successful candidate will be appointed to either the HEO6 or Level A position. Please indicate on your application which position(s) you would like to be considered for.
Project Coordinator Role (HEO6)
The Project Coordinator will undertake research support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health under general to broad direction of the Chief Investigators. Working within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health Research Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to project coordination and implementation, stakeholder engagement, the collection of data and the dissemination of findings.
* Deliver against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health Research Team's project outcomes and milestones.
* Managing calendars and event scheduling, taking meeting notes and actions, and making bookings including venue hire and catering.
* Contributing to confidential and ethical data management for designated projects.
* Assisting the Project Research Team with the preparation and submission of ethics applications (including AHREC and SA Health sites).
* Establishing and maintaining collaborations within the University, and at State, national and international levels to improve research outputs, patents and publications.
This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 and supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health Research Team to focus on innovative research, tackling questions that matter, and delivering solutions that work for our communities.
About You
* Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and/or specialist expertise or broad knowledge in public health; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training in public health or a related field.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver project targets on time.
* Demonstrated well‐developed experience handling confidential information ethically, securely and professionally, including research results, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or other marginalised communities.
Research Associate Role (Level A)
As the Research Associate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health Research, you will work with the Research Team and contribute to project design and implementation, the collection and analysis of data, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. You will also have the opportunity to actively report on new and current research related to the research program through the generation of high‐quality publications and conference presentations.
* Leading allocated projects by collaborating with the Project Research Team to deliver project milestones and KPIs, by successfully coordinating, planning and executing project tasks.
* Contributing to the planning and execution of research by offering new ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the collection and analysis of data and attending seminars, meetings and conferences.
* Contributing to and collaborating with industry partners, stakeholder engagement, and participant recruitment and communication.
* Contributing to ethical, high‐quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, quality publication, external grant acquisition and presentations that align with the College areas of research strength and focus.
* Assisting principal supervisors with supervision of postgraduate students.
This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 and plays an active role in leading bold, collaborative research that tackles complex problems, and partnering with industry, government, and community to translate research excellence into outcomes that deliver community value.
About You
* Demonstrated experience in confidential and ethical data collection and analysis, and in contributing to project planning and coordination.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver project targets on time.
* Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or other marginalised communities.
* Demonstrated ability to critically review the literature in relevant fields.
Benefits
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
* Flexible working arrangements
* Wide range of professional development activities and services
* We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
* A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
* It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
* For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Amy Marshall.
Certification
* Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 03 May 2026.
* At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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