Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Senior Research Fellow, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

The Griffith School of Nursing and Midwifery excels in the areas of learning, teaching and research. We are committed to the development of nursing and midwifery practice, theory and research that transforms lives and health care. We develop graduates imbued with a solution-focused philosophy who make a positive difference in nursing, midwifery and healthcare, transforming the lives of those in their care.

Metro South Health is one of the largest and most dynamic health services in Queensland, delivering high-quality public health care to more than one million people across Brisbane’s south side. With world-class facilities like the Princess Alexandra Hospital, it’s a leader in clinical innovation, research translation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, making it an ideal partner for impactful, practice-led academic research.

Job Description

Griffith University and Metro South Health are proud to offer an exciting joint appointment opportunity for a Senior Research Fellow in Acute Care- Nursing. This unique position that will provide a powerful platform for academic-clinical collaboration, based jointly in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, part of Metro South Health.

You will have a key role in shaping the future of acute care nursing by conducting impactful clinical and multidisciplinary research, leading academic and health service innovation, and mentoring the next generation of nurse researchers. Your work will strengthen the vital connection between research and real-world practice, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes and health service delivery.

This role offers the rare opportunity to work across two leading institutions, embedding your research into clinical environments and translating evidence into practice. You will foster a culture of research excellence, collaborate with clinician-researchers, supervise higher degree research students, and actively pursue external research funding.

This is a full time, fixed term (5 year appointment) position based at the Griffith Nathan campus and Princess Alexandra Hospital. As Griffith and the hospital are multi-campus facilities, you may be required to work across other locations as needed.

Salary Range
The full time base salary for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) ranges from $138,702 - $159,936 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package range is $162,281 - $187,125 per annum.

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

We are seeking an outstanding researcher who can demonstrate:

• Possession of a doctoral qualification or equivalent professional experience in nursing or a relevant field.
• Has a strong and sustained track record of research and peer-reviewed publications in acute care nursing.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining external research funding.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered nurse, to be active and maintained for the duration of the appointment.
• Experience building effective collaborations across academic and health care settings.
• Proven leadership in mentoring early-career researchers and HDR candidates.
• A commitment to education and contribution to teaching in relevant undergraduate and/or postgraduate nursing programs.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• Opportunities for internal mobility.
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position, referencing the listed qualifications and position description.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Ann Bonner, Head of School on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF8252P.

Closing date: Midnight (AEST) on Friday 22 August 2025. All applications must be submitted online.