Overview
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate – National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (UNSW). Employment type: Full Time (35 hours per week) with possible part-time option of up to 0.6 FTE for the right candidate.
Employment Details
Duration: Fixed Term; 12 months
Remuneration: Academic Level A or B: $123K–$145K base salary + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
Visa sponsorship: Not available. Candidates must have unrestricted work rights to be considered.
About the Centre
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, established at UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, is a national initiative dedicated to improving health for people with intellectual disability. The Centre brings together experts, resources, and research to inform best practice, drive innovation, and support equitable access to quality health services.
Role Purpose and Scope
The Research Associate (Level A) / Senior Research Associate (Level B) will contribute to a program of clinical and translational research in intellectual and developmental disability mental health, with a focus on autistic people’s mental health. The role supports co‑designed research, knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination to inform policy and practice and improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Based within the Centre at UNSW Sydney and reporting to the Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health, the position will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver high‑impact research and capacity-building initiatives. The appointee will lead or contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, strategic frameworks, grant applications, and dissemination of findings to professional and policy audiences.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to a program of clinical and translational research in intellectual and developmental disability mental health.
* Lead or contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, and dissemination of findings.
* Develop and support project plans, grant applications, and capacity-building initiatives.
* Engage with co-design processes with lived experience of intellectual disability and/or autism.
* Produce publications and contribute to grant development and student supervision (Level A).
* Provide academic leadership, develop an independent research portfolio, lead grants, establish partnerships, and mentor staff and students (Level B).
Qualifications
At Level A
* A primary degree in medicine, psychology, nursing, or allied health disciplines, registrable in Australia.
* A PhD or equivalent relevant work experience.
* Ability to conduct high-quality academic research with limited supervision.
* Experience in co-design with people with lived experience of intellectual disability and/or autism.
* Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and build effective relationships.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Ability to attract research funding and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
At Level B
* Formal subspecialty clinical training or extensive experience in intellectual and developmental disability health care and/or research.
* Commitment to staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and developments.
* Proven track record in research leadership with high-quality, high-impact outcomes.
* Significant engagement within mental health and disability sectors.
* High-level communication and networking skills with diverse students and staff.
Pre-employment Checks
* NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
* Criminal Records Check
* Qualifications check
Benefits and Culture
* Competitive salary and UNSW benefits
* 17% Superannuation and leave loading
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
* Access to lifelong learning and career development
* Progressive HR practices
How to Apply
Please provide a resume and a cover letter, and systematically address the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description PDF). Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below. Apply online; applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications Close
Sunday 12 October before 11:30 pm
Equity Statement
UNSW is committed to equity and an inclusive community. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from people of various genders, sexual orientations, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those with caring responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff.
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