JR0000013438

• Part-Time (up to 0.5FTE) | Fixed Term - 2 Years
• Academic Level D| $161,294 - $177,451 p.a. (Pro Rata)
• Academic Level C| $134,362 - $154,558 p.a. (Pro Rata)
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
• View Position Description - Senior Research Fellow (Practitioner Fellow)
• View Position Description - Associate Professor (Practitioner Fellow)

About the Opportunities

The Practitioner Fellowship is a part-time fellowship for clinicians to engage in research related to their professional discipline. The scheme is targeted at high achieving clinical researchers to enable dedicated time for research and the development of their research careers, which will strengthen their competitiveness for external funding schemes such as the NHMRC Investigator Grants.

Associate Professor (Practitioner Fellow) - Level D

The Associate Professor is accountable for making an outstanding and distinguished contribution to research and engagement through original and innovative research, obtaining competitive external research funding and producing publications in high quality journals at a sustained level, and delivering high quality presentations nationally and internationally.

Senior Research Fellow (Practitioner Fellow) - Level C

The Senior Research Fellow is accountable for making a significant contribution to ethical, high quality and innovative research through sustained high-quality publications, external research grants and contracts, mentoring and developing early career researchers and presenting their research outcomes at the national and international level.

Please view the attached position descriptions, for a comprehensive list of the roles and responsibilities.

About You

To be successful, you will have completed a PhD or equivalent in a field of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health and be registered (or eligible for professional registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or with the National Alliance of Self-Regulating Health Professions, or you are a registered art therapist or registered sonographer.

With an outstanding research track record (for career stage and relative to opportunity) in a relevant discipline, including evidence of sustained high-quality publications with corresponding authorship and attraction of competitive grants, you will also demonstrate:

Associate Professor:

• Evidence of sustained high-quality publications with first or senior authorship and attraction of external competitive grants as lead investigator of a level that is consistent with being in the fundable category for NHMRC Investigator Grants.
• Significant experience in a senior academic or research leadership position with relevant Research Project management experience relevant to the research environment, including leadership of a team.
• A strong track record of establishing effective research collaborations with external national and international partners.
• Proven leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students and industry nationally and/or internationally.

Senior Research Fellow:

• Evidence of an outstanding research track record (for career stage and relative to opportunity) in a relevant discipline, including evidence of sustained high-quality publications with corresponding authorship and attraction of competitive grants.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective research collaborations within the university and wider community including with industry, government and other organisations.
• Proven experience delivering project targets in a timely manner.
• An ability to use independent judgement and initiative, under minimal supervision, to manage, organise and coordinate activities required for the functioning of a research-intensive unit.

Life at Flinders

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.

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.

With 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options, salary is just the beginning - To view the terrific range of benefits available to our staff please visit the Why work at Flinders page on our website

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.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Employment Screening: This offer of employment is subject to receipt of a Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
• Employment Screening (NT): This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring an Ochre Card. 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).
• Additional Information: SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.
  NT: Staff working in a health care setting are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the NT Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013438 Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages outlining the position you are applying for, and addresses the Key Position Capabilities of the appropriate Position Description:

• Associate Professor
• Senior Research Fellow

For more information regarding these positions, please contact Raymond Chan

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday 21 May 2025

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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.