Research Fellow, Indigenous Health Law and Policy

**Role type**:Part-time (0.5 FTE) Fixed term until June 2027
**Fa**c**ulty**:Melbourne Law School
**Salary**:Level B.1 122,212 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- S upport the advancement of culturally safe and equitable genetic health services for First Nations peoples by analysing legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
- C ontribut e to transformational change within the delivery of genomic health care, bridging research, policy, and community perspectives to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Mapping and analysing legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks governing genetic health services in Australia, and reviewing them against national and international commitments.
- Developing and communicating evidence-based policy recommendations to inform short-, medium-, and long-term improvements in genetic health service delivery.
- Disseminating and presenting research findings through academic publications, conferences, seminars, and public engagement to promote awareness and informed debate.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a highly motivated and collaborative researcher, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and engage constructively with colleagues, stakeholders, and diverse communities. You demonstrate sound judgement, adaptability, and a capacity to navigate complex regulatory and policy environments, while contributing thoughtfully to research discussions, project planning, and the dissemination of findings. You are proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism, ensuring that your work maintains the highest standards of academic integrity and impact.

**You**will**also**:

- Hold a PhD or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience in a relevant field.
- Possess a strong understanding of Australian health law and policy, particularly as it applies to genomics and healthcare research.
- Demonstrate a proven record of academic research with outputs published in peer-reviewed journals or other scholarly platforms.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

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Its faculty is a vibrant community of creative scholars, committed to a highly collegial, research-intensive institutional life. Melbourne Law School aims to integrate teaching with research and engagement activities and to engage with local, national and global communities.
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