Research Fellow/senior Research Fellow

This Job is based in Australia Duration: 3 year Fixed-Term Contract Employment Type: Part-Time (FTE determined based on Level)Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 base and Level C from $155,403 base, plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading (pro rata)Location: Kensington, NSWAbout Us The UNSW Discipline of General Practice leads the delivery of educational and research activities aimed at improving the care of people in primary and community healthcare settings.

The discipline contributes to the education of the next generation of doctors through the UNSW Doctor of Medicine program, conducts primary and integrated care research, contributes to postgraduate teaching, supervises ILP/Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and works with professional organisations to build capacity in primary care research, education and continuous professional development.

Details of the role We are looking for a Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow to manage the 'My Medicare for older adults living in residential aged care homes: mixed-methods evaluation' project and supervise research officers in conjunction with the investigators.

This includes leading the project operations team, which includes the investigators, research officers based at UNSW and collaborating institutions.

This also includes managing the ethics and governance applications and processes, and liaising with the key stakeholders, applying for access to datasets, participant recruitment and involvement in other data collection and analysis activities.

A Research Fellow (Level B) is expected to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which they are appointed and to carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to their particular field of research.

A Senior Research Fellow (Level C) is expected to make independent or original contributions to the research effort within their field of research expertise and to the organisational unit or inter-disciplinary area of which they are part.

An academic at this level is expected to play a major role in research including the exercise of some leadership in research.

The role of Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow reports to the Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Skills And Experience Skills and experience required for this position at Level B and level C include: A Ph D in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.

Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.

Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.

A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.

High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please refer to the position description for full list of Skills and Experience.

Pre-employment Checks Required For This Position Verification of qualifications UNSW Benefits And Culture17% 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 More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How To Apply Please click on Apply now to apply online.

Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the 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 Consultanta.wason@unsw.edu.au Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.    Applications close: Thursday 4th September 2025 at 11.30pm Sydney time 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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