Senior Research Officer

• Full time | Fixed term position to 31 Dec 2026
• Can be based in Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa, Lismore or Darwin

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Senior Research Officer  A full-time, fixed-term position to 31 December 2026., this position can be based in Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa, Lismore or Darwin

What you can accomplish in the Role

The Senior Research Officer will be responsible for supporting the research team with effective coordination and day-to-day management of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded Partnership Grant: Working it Out Together! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led co-design for a strong and deadly health workforce.  

In partnership with local communities, we will design and implement strategies to address local priority workforce issues such as: a) equitable systems and governance for local skills-based training and development, building pathways to increase and sustain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in a service; and b) improving cultural capability of the non-Indigenous health workforce to strengthen relational aspects of care and community trust in health systems. 

What you will bring to the Role

• An enthusiasm and passion to develop a strong and deadly health workforce.
• A postgrad qualification and research experience in a relevant field
• comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care. 
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships and engage effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Indigenous community organisations, government departments, academics, and field researchers. 
• Demonstrated high level organisational, project management and time management skills.

Why JCU

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of:

• generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
• attractive options for salary packaging
• flexible working arrangements
• Employee support programs
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week. 
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash-out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave 
• Cultural leave
• Up to 12 months of paid parental leave 
• opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities

How to Apply

If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Sarah Larkins on (07) 4781 3*** or via email *************@jcu.edu.au  

Please apply via the careers@jcu website vacancy reference 18777

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply