Research Fellow Population Health

Who we are

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.

What’s the job?

Reporting to the Director, Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) the Research Fellow will play a key role in the further development of the Social Health Atlas of Australia, to maintain its relevance to a wide range of users. As part of a small team, this will also involve the analysis of data for online publication and presentation in the Atlas.

The Research Fellow will work with mínimal supervision, be self-directed and use initiative in carrying out the development and update of the Atlas and of other projects. The role may also involve the management of staff.

Day-to-day accountabilities:
- Manage staff as required- Contribute to the development of the Social Health Atlas, including through review of relevant publications and reports- Execute high quality data compilation, presentation and analysis- Present PHIDU products to external stakeholders and others in a range of formats (written, on line and oral), as required- Undertake special projects, as required

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job description

Who you are- Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health inequality- A tertiary qualification in public health or related fields and extensive relevant experience- High-level technical knowledge of and experience using the Microsoft suite of products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel)- Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, including the capacity to work independently- Well-developed communication skills, including in written and oral presentation- Strong time management and administrative skills, and the ability to collaborate in a small team environment- Knowledge of and experience using/ working with SPSS, ArcMap, Tableau, Power BI, JSON, Joomla (or other web-content editors)

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020,
_Australian Financial Review_ named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our culture

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do
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What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience.

Hiring process

We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: 30th December

Job reference: R18905