Aboriginal Health Research Lead

I Work For Sa; Murray Bridge; Presencial; AUD 123.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Regional incentives

Superannuation

Leave loading

Salary sacrifice benefits

Descripción de la vacante

SA Health in regional South Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Health Research Lead to provide advanced scientific leadership in developing, delivering and translating Aboriginal health research to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The role leads culturally safe, community-informed research, builds partnerships with Aboriginal communities and research organisations, secures funding and applies innovative methodologies to inform clinical practice, health service

Formación

• PhD in Aboriginal health, health sciences, epidemiology or related field.
• Registered or eligible for NMBA registration as a Nurse/Midwife.
• Allied Health qualification with eligibility for professional membership and current registration where required; higher qualifications in health service management or related clinical field are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and conduct Aboriginal health research with strong emphasis on culturally safe practices and Indigenous data sovereignty.
• Translate findings into improvements in clinical practice, health service planning and policy; build partnerships with communities and research bodies.

Educación

PhD in Aboriginal Health

RN/M4 Registered Nurse/Midwife

AHP4 Allied Health Professional

Descripción del empleo

SA Health
Job reference: 943302
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable
  
• Multiclass | MeS4 | RN/M4 | AHP4 | $122,752.00 – $143,282.00 p.a.
  
• Employment: Full-time | Ongoing Permanent
  
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone
  

Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply

This position is Aboriginal identified. In accordance with an exemption granted by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) under sections 30, 52 and 103 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), only applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are eligible to apply.

About the Role:

The Aboriginal Health Research Lead provides advanced scientific leadership in developing, delivering and translating Aboriginal health research to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The role leads culturally safe, community-informed research, builds partnerships with Aboriginal communities and research organisations, secures funding and applies innovative methodologies to inform clinical practice, health service planning, policy and decision-making. The position also strengthens research capability, promotes Indigenous Data Sovereignty and advances health equity through high-quality research and collaboration.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience leading and conducting research, particularly within Aboriginal communities and health services.
• Proven expertise in research funding applications, project management, evaluation and publication.
• Strong understanding of culturally safe research, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Aboriginal health priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide research leadership, develop partnerships and translate findings into improved health outcomes.
• Strong communication, education and presentation skills, with the ability to support research capability and staff development.

MeS4 | Medical Scientist

• PhD in Aboriginal Health, Health Sciences, Applied Sciences, Allied Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related discipline

RN/M4 | Registered Nurse/Midwife

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the NMBA and holds, or is eligible to hold, a current AHPRA practising certificate.

AHP4 | Allied Health Professional

• Relevant Allied Health qualification with eligibility for professional membership and current AHPRA registration where required; higher qualifications in health service management, clinical education or a relevant specialty highly regarded.

Desired Criteria:

• Knowledge of rural healthcare and clinical research
• Successful supervision of research higher degree students
• Experience in analysing datasets of complex multimorbid patients
• Awareness of the Charter of Health and Community Services rights.
• Knowledge of principles of epidemiology specific to rural and/or Aboriginal patients.
• Advanced and specialist knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, population health analytics and data linkage methodologies.
• Master and PhD in clinical research, or related clinical field.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.