Overview
* Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
* Duration: 2-year fixed-term contract
* Remuneration: Level C $155k - $178k base + 17% Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading
* Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is available for this position
* Location: Randwick Clinical Campus, Sydney NSW
Role
The Population Child Health (PCH) Research Group at UNSW seeks a Senior Research Fellow (Child Health Services Research) to contribute to high-quality health services and health systems research focused on child health outcomes and inequities, including priority populations, integration of care, and the first 2000 days of life.
Responsibilities
* Make independent and synergistic contributions to child health research within the PCH Research Group and UNSW.
* Lead research strategy, collaboration, and outcomes; drive research excellence and leadership.
* Contribute to high-quality publications, competitive grant acquisition, and meaningful partnerships aimed at improving health service delivery and health outcomes for children and young people.
* Collaborate with clinicians, health services, policymakers, academic partners, and provide mentorship to students, groups, and colleagues.
* Report to the Professor; no direct reports.
Qualifications
* A PhD in health services research, epidemiology, psychology or non-lab-based child health research.
* Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and developments.
* Track record in high-quality, high-impact research with demonstrated leadership potential and capacity for research excellence.
* Experience in translation intervention research is preferred.
* Proven ability to generate grant income.
* Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
* Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and willingness to attend relevant health and safety training.
Pre-Employment Checks
* Verification of qualifications
* Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* Criminal Records Check
Benefits and Culture
* 17% Superannuation and leave loading
* Flexible working
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
* Access to lifelong learning and career development
* Progressive HR practices
How To Apply
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Anabel Wason - Talent Acquisition Consultant (process specific queries)
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 11:55pm (Sydney time).
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contacts above.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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