Research Fellow

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, coordination and support of high-quality research activities
• Establish and maintain relationships with partner organisations in the co-design, development and implementation of the research.
• Lead the preparation of ethics applications, service, and site agreements, reporting and study documentation and dissemination of research outputs and outcomes.
• Promote scholarship and integrity and support a culture of excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research.
• Contribute to ethical requirements inclusive of obtaining approvals, appropriate research conduct and reporting
• Undertake research activities in local communities as required
• Support the negotiation of data to achieve research activities
• Communicate research findings and assist with the development and implementation of knowledge translation activities, within high impact peer-reviewed journals, at conferences and within committees and other bodies relevant to the role.
• Ensure research activities and other outputs are compliant and aligned with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and working to the principles of the South Australian Aboriginal Health Research Accord.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• PhD or equivalent (MPH) with 3 to 4 years research experience post PhD or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Nursing, Medicine or Allied Health equivalent.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in a health research or clinical setting.
• Strong interest in population health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations or communities.
• Understanding of the drivers of chronic disease and its impact on health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the clinical and social issues relating to chronic disease prevention and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally safe, sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
• Demonstrated competence and knowledge of participants/patients experiences of complex health issues.
• Knowledge of clinical research practices and/or experience in conducting research.

Special Requirements

• Some out of hour’s work may be required.
• DCSI employment screening may be required.
• SAHMRI is required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy for SAHMRI employees carrying out work in any SA Health Facility.
  • Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Kim Morey at Kim.Morey@sahmri.com

Applications close: Friday 23rd May 2025

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply