Aboriginal Health Research Lead

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Workers, Health Mgr Lvl 4 & Staff Specialist

Remuneration: dependent on appointment classification

Hours Per Week: 8

Location: Malabar

Requisition ID: REQ603330

Note: This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. JH&FMHN deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginal status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions or targeted positions either during the interview process or prior to commencement of the position.

For more information on cultural support contact Grantley Creighton on Grantley.Creighton@health.nsw.gov.au

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

We're looking for an Aboriginal Health Research Lead to drive culturally safe, Aboriginal-led research across our custodial health services. In this role, you'll:

• Champion Indigenous research methods and ethical, community-driven projects
• Build and mentor the Aboriginal research workforce
• Partner with communities, ACCHOs, and universities to deliver research with real impact
• Ensure research outcomes are shared in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways

If you're an experienced Aboriginal researcher or health professional with strong leadership and a passion for change, we want to hear from you.

Help shape the future of custodial health — apply today.

You'll have access to:

• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time or reduced rate parking arrangement
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you're eligible)
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

If you need assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team on JHFMHN-Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

1. Can you provide an example of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research project you have led? How did you ensure Aboriginal voices, knowledge systems, and community priorities shaped the project, and what meaningful outcomes were achieved for communities?
2. Can you describe a project where you led research in partnership with Aboriginal communities, ACCHOs, or other agencies? How did you foster strong, respectful collaborations, and what impact did these partnerships have on the success and relevance of the research?

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Gary Nicholls on Gary.Nicholls@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 24 September 2025, 11:59pm