Grant-Funded Researcher

Job no: 517482

Work type: Fixed term - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level C

(Level C) $140,127 to $161,145 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term position for 2 years with potential for extension

The BetterStart Group is seeking a Lead – BEBOLD Data Integration Projects and Partnerships. The role is focused on technical and project coordination leadership to support the multiple programs of research, spanning partnerships with government and non-government agencies, foundations and academic collaborators, to enable the use of the Better Evidence Better Outcomes Linked Data (BEBOLD) platform.

BetterStart Group is an interdisciplinary team trained in epidemiology, public heath, psychology, and social work. Our focus is on improving the wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities. Our expertise spans the first 1000 days, early childhood education and care, child maltreatment, justice systems, housing and homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, domestic, family and sexual violence, and social and economic inequalities. Our aim is to generate useful evidence to inform policy and practice that can improve health and wellbeing of children, young people, families, and communities.

The role will be based in the BetterStart research group and work across multiple programs of research spanning partnerships with government and non-government agencies, foundations and academic collaborators.

To be successful you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health, allied health, public health, social science or social research (or equivalent experience)
• Proven ability to build and manage partnerships across sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex data integration or data linkage projects.
• Strong understanding of administrative data systems, policies, data sharing legislation and data governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and listen effectively
• Background in public health, social sciences, data science, or a related field.
• Experience working with sensitive data and ethical research practices.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

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Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 28 October 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Associate Professor Rhiannon Pilkington

BetterStart Group, School of Public Health

Co-Lead, Thriving Families, University of Adelaide

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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Advertised: 14 Oct :00 AM

Applications close:28 Oct :55 PM