Address We are looking for an experienced Senior Research Fellow to join our team at Goldfields University Department of Rural Health, Kalgoorlie.
• $134,904 - $155,293 (ALC) pro-rata plus 17% superannuation
• Fixed term (3 years), full-time or part-time | possibility of extension
• Fantastic benefits and flexible working arrangements
Job reference: 12990
Opportunity Highlights
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Choose from full-time, part-time, options to suit your lifestyle, based at our Kalgoorlie campus.
• Competitive Remuneration: Earn between $134,904 - $155,293 (ALC) pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and additional locality leave, personal loading allowances, and housing subsidy.
• Empowering Role: Help contribute to the development of a new department embedded within the Goldfields.
• Professional Growth: Develop your professional skills in a leading Australian University.
Your new role
We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rural research. As an SRF, you will have the opportunity to engage in multifaceted work, including independent research aligned with the needs of our stakeholders, as well as collaborative efforts within our department and with national and international rural researchers.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of research leadership, providing valuable guidance in conceptualising, designing, and implementing research projects. Your expertise will be crucial in mentoring higher degree students and early career researchers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in rural health and wellbeing, and making a tangible impact on policy and practice through scholarly publications.
If you are passionate about rural health and eager to make a difference, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to meaningful research that positively impacts communities. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions will be valued and your expertise will help drive positive change.
Apply now and take the next step in your research career!
Selection Criteria
• A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
• An established record of research outputs in high-quality refereed academic journals/ consistent with the discipline.
• Evidence of an established national reputation and growing international profile and a record of obtaining research income, including nationally competitive research grants and/or fellowships.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead major research initiatives, provide mentoring to less experienced staff and supervise HDR students.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
Work Requirements
The role requires an academic with a proven body of rural health research. The position will be of interest to those with a health, social science, anthropological, or educational background.
• Occupants of this position will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure.
• Interstate and/or overseas travel may be required.
• Possess a current valid drivers licence
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach. This role is part of a progressive and supportive team. We support flexible work arrangements, working from home including and part-time options.
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, your CV, and a separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted above) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Applications close: Monday, 24 June 2024, at 10:00 pm AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
