JR0000014000

• Fixed Term until June 2030 | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

This Research Fellow position supports the HEAL Cohort Study, focused on improving post-injury health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. You will work with the Chief Investigator and team on study design, data analysis, ethics applications, and academic publications. The role also involves engaging with partner sites, maintaining stakeholder relationships, supporting community engagement, contributing to funding applications, and providing some supervision.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Research experience in terms of publications in high quality publications, attraction of external competitive grants and presentations at a national and/or international level in public health and/or clinical/cohort studies.
• Capability to plan and execute data collection and analysis for projects.
• Interpersonal skills and experience in collaborating and engaging with diverse stakeholders and industry partners as well as contributing to a healthy workplace environment.
• Ability to critically review the literature in relevant fields.
• Experience to undertake collaborative research and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and industry.

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
• 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.

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.
• 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
• 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).

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000014000 Research Fellow in Trauma and Injury.
• 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 Courtney Ryder.
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
  

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, 3 August, 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.