JR0000013893

• Fixed term until 2029 | Part-Time 0.6 FTE
• Research (Academic) Level C |$138,124 - $158,885 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Primary Care Clinician Researcher to contribute to innovative research focused on designing, implementing, and evaluating future-oriented models of multidisciplinary team (MDT)-based primary care in Australia. This role forms part of Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia's (ARIIA) broader mission to enhance aged care through system integration. Guided by ARIIA Chief Investigators and supported by the Professor of Primary Care and System Integration, the Clinician Researcher will collaborate closely with key partners, including Adelaide Primary Health Network.

The position involves conducting in-depth analysis of critical elements essential to MDT-based primary care, drawing on both national insights and relevant research from the MRFF-funded project's ARIIA research centre to inform policy. This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful research with real-world impact on primary care delivery for older Australians.

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) continues to transform the way we care for Older Australians. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, ARIIA delivers activities across three workstreams to improve aged care for all Australians. Bringing together consumers, industry and researchers, ARIIA translates research into practice to modernise and pave the way for sector wide improvements, making a real and meaningful change to the aged care sector.

About You

You hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to aged care, health, or social services, complemented by a health professional qualification and eligibility for registration in Australia. With over five years of clinical experience in primary care, aged care, or gerontology, you bring a deep understanding of the sector. You have a proven ability to identify, appraise, and translate evidence into accessible, practical resources tailored for diverse audiences, supporting real-world application and policy development. Your background includes a strong track record in knowledge translation and innovation, particularly in delivering and evaluating evidence-informed or quality improvement projects within aged care, health, or social services settings or policy areas. An experienced leader with demonstrated success in managing projects and teams, bringing a collaborative, end-user-focused approach to your work. This role suits someone passionate about improving care through research and practical impact.

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, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013893 Senior Research Fellow
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Rebecca Bilton

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Thursday, 17th July 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.