Senior Research Fellow

Overview

Senior Research Fellow (Child Health Services Research) – UNSW

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. Location: Randwick Clinical Campus, Sydney NSW.

About The Role

The Population Child Health (PCH) Research Group is an integrated, multidisciplinary clinical research team working across Australia and internationally from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Randwick precinct and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN). We conduct translational health services and health systems research to optimise child health outcomes and address inequities, focusing specifically on priority populations, integrating care and the first 2000 days.

The Senior Research Fellow, Child Health Services Research is expected to make independent and synergistic contributions to child health research within the PCH Research Group, UNSW. The position is suited to an experienced academic who can demonstrate leadership and initiative in driving research strategy, collaboration, and outcomes. The Senior Research Fellow will 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. The role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, health services, policymakers, academic partners, and mentorship to students, groups and colleagues. The role reports to the Professor and has no other direct reports.

Responsibilities

Contribute to high-quality publications and competitive grant applications. Drive research strategy, collaboration, and outcomes. Build partnerships with clinicians, health services, policymakers, academic partners. Mentor students, groups and colleagues. Lead in child health services research within the PCH group.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Demonstrated track record in high-quality, high-impact research with leadership capabilities.
• Experience in translation intervention research is preferred.
• Proven ability to generate grant income.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines; strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Keen understanding of and commitment to UNSW aims, objectives and values, with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and willingness to attend related training.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

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

Applications close: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 11:55pm (Sydney time).

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 .

Contact

Anabel Wason - Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people 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 flexible work options for eligible staff.

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