Research Analyst

• Fixed Term, full-time appointment (until 31 December 2025)
• Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114, % Superannuation
• Based at the Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands Campus (or one of GSM's other rural sites by negotiation)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Research Analyst to work closely with key GSM academics. Based at either Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands Campus, you will lead desktop research to identify high-growth rural regions that align with areas showing strong potential for medical workforce attraction, retention, and development as well as assessing the capacity for hospital and community-based student placements. Your findings will directly inform strategic planning and decision-making, while also supporting and advancing the School's rural mission.

About you

You'll be suitably qualified in a relevant field such as demography, human geography, health-services, or a health-related field, along with experience or an equivalent combination of education and /or training. Skills in statistical analysis and literature review are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to research projects. You'll also have experience preparing high-quality reports and publications, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic and professional staff and students across clinical and academic settings.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter of no more than 3-pages summarising your skills and experience by addressing each of the selection criteria contained in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact:

• Professor Andrew Bonney, GSM Associate Head of School Research Strategy

or via email: or
- Belinda Smith, GSM Operations Manager

or via email:

Closing Date: Monday 15 September 2025, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position requires the incumbent to reside rurally in a Modified Monash Model: (MM2+) region Employment will be subject to evidencing that you have relocated prior to commencement. A change to your rural residential address outside of the MM2+ region requires immediate notification to the UOW position supervisor.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.