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Research Associate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Injury Prevention University of New South Wales in Australia

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Field of study

Epidemiology

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Part-time employment at 28 hours per week for a two-year fixed term, with possible extension subject to funding. Salary is AUD 95,000–126,000 base prorated, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Benefits include paid culture leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, additional Christmas leave, course discounts, professional development, flexible work options, and other employee benefits.

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Nov 16, 2026

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University of New South Wales

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Injury Prevention
Health Disparities
Medical Science
Community Engagement
Salud Pública
Implementation Science
Aboriginal Health
Research Method
Dental Public Health

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About this position

The University of New South Wales is recruiting a part-time Research Associate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Injury Prevention within the School of Population Health in Sydney, Australia.

This two-year fixed-term role will contribute to collaborative public health research focused on improving injury prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Activities include community consultation and engagement, data collection, literature reviews, independent research, scholarly publications, conference presentations, and communicating findings through culturally relevant channels.

The role is based at the UNSW Kensington campus with hybrid working; remote work from interstate may also be considered. Regular site visits are required. Applicants need a Master's degree in a related discipline and/or relevant experience, experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement, strong academic research capability, and evidence of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity. This is an identified Indigenous position.

Employment is part time at 28 hours per week. The salary is AUD 95,000–126,000 prorated, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading, with possible extension dependent on funding. Applications close on 16 November 2026 at 11:30 p.m. Sydney time.

Funding details

Part-time employment at 28 hours per week for a two-year fixed term, with possible extension subject to funding. Salary is AUD 95,000–126,000 base prorated, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Benefits include paid culture leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, additional Christmas leave, course discounts, professional development, flexible work options, and other employee benefits.

What's required

A Master's degree in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience is required. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to maintaining current discipline knowledge; experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; ability to conduct high-quality independent academic research with limited supervision; a publication and conference presentation record relative to opportunity; strong teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, relationship-building, interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills. This is an identified Indigenous position, for which Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine occupational qualification under New South Wales law.

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Apply online through the SEEK Apply button. Submit a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the required skills and experience in the position description; do not email applications to the enquiry contact.

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