Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor And Principal Research Fellow In Rural And Remote Health

Position Details 2 Year Contract | Full-Time Senior Research Fellow | Academic Level C | $134,362 - $154,558 p.a.
(Exclusive of 17% Super) Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow | Academic Level D | $161,294 - $177,451 p.a.
(Exclusive of 17% Super) Location: Any RRH NT Campus Level C Position Description | Level D Position Description The successful candidate will be appointed to either the Level C or Level D position.
Please indicate on your application which position(s) you would like to be considered for.
Position can be based at one of the following locations: Alice Springs | Arrernte Country Darwin | Larrakia Country Nhulunbuy | Yolngu Country Katherine | Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman Country Tennant Creek | Warumungu Country Relocation assistance will be available to the successful candidate if required.
Level C Position About the Role The Senior Research Fellow will take a lead role in developing, managing and implementing research and evaluation project, expanding research activities, delivering on strategic research objectives, establishing and maintaining industry and research partnerships, identifying commercially relevant outputs and building the University's national reputation through high quality publications and strong research collaborations.
The position will provide leadership in the planning, implementation and monitoring of Rural and Remote Health Research initiatives.
It will also build the research capability of, Advanced Studies and Higher Degree Research students, and junior research staff, including direct supervision and line management.
About You To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Completion of a PhD or equivalent in medicine, nursing, allied health, public health or remote health Demonstrated experience in leading research and evaluation program and strategy development effectively Demonstrated evidence of an outstanding research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths in rural and remote health Demonstrated track record of line managing high performing academic and professional staff in health research contexts Knowledge of the intellectual property and the commercialisation process in relation to a research environment Clear understanding and commitment to social accountability as applies to research in the discipline.
Level D Position About the Role The Associate Professor and Principal Research will take a lead role in developing, managing and implementing research and evaluation projects, assisting in expanding research activities, delivering on strategic research objectives, establishing and maintaining industry and research partnerships, identifying commercially relevant outputs and building the University's national and international reputation through high quality publications and strong research collaborations.
The position will provide mature leadership in the planning, implementation and monitoring of Rural and Remote Health Research initiatives.
It will also build the research capability of, Advanced Studies and Higher Degree Research students, Early and Mid-Career Researchers, including direct supervision and line management.
The incumbent will be responsible for strengthening research collaborations externally and internally and play a key role in the recruitment and quality supervision of higher degree research students.
In addition, the position will be required to provide leadership and direction to staff and students in relation to research plans, developing successful research track records in strategic areas of research and providing feedback on individual grant applications and publications.
About You To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Completion of a PhD or equivalent in medicine, nursing, allied health, public health or remote health.
An established international reputation of outstanding high-quality innovative and independent research and research impact in public health Capacity to develop and manage high quality and culturally safe research and evaluation projects, including ethics submissions and budgets Experience in leading original and innovative research and evaluation program and strategy development effectively at local, national and international levels Evidence of an outstanding research track record in an area aligned with research strengths in rural and remote health Significant experience in a senior academic or research leadership position with relevant Research Project management experience.
About Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory.
We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.
Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes.
We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce.
All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.
Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity.
Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all.
We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
So, why work at Flinders?
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 6 Weeks Annual Leave Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy.
Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University?COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card).
This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
How to Apply and Information You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description – Level C | Level D For more information regarding this position, please contact James Smith Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 13 Nov 2024 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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