Midwifery - Research Associate or Research Fellow

Curtin University of Technology; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An Australian public university is seeking a Midwifery Research Associate or Research Fellow to contribute to women's health research. The role offers flexible arrangements and the opportunity to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team focused on innovative health solutions. Candidates must be registered midwives with experience in high-quality research and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Generous benefits including health and well-being services

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting high-quality research.
• Must hold registration as a midwife.
• Evidence of high-level organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on innovative research projects.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Improve health outcomes for women and children.

Skills

Conducting high-quality research

Grant writing

Stakeholder consultation

Data collection

Communication strategies

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Doctoral qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

$83,371 - $140,147 (ALA-ALB) pro-rata + 17% superannuation. Fixed-Term 12 months with potential to extend, minimum 0.6 FTE. Starting Jan 2026; Flexible work arrangements/location may be considered. Job Reference: 1107432.

Your new role

Are you a midwife looking for the opportunity to make a difference and drive impact in women’s health? We are looking for a passionate Midwifery Research Associate (ALA) or Research Fellow (ALB) for a fixed-term opportunity lasting 12 months (with potential for extensions). This position can be full-time or part-time (with a minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE). Join our high-performing team and contribute to meaningful research at the Curtin School of Nursing.

In this role, you will work on a variety of established and emerging projects. The program of work is highly innovative and adopts a range of approaches, leading research that is already improving the health outcomes of women, children and families and advancing the midwifery profession. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with our established multi-disciplinary women’s health research team.

If you are looking to join an exciting values-driven research team and you meet all the selection criteria below, then we want to hear from you!

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting high-quality research including grant writing, protocol development, ethics applications, stakeholder consultation, data collection, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting.
• Must hold registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Evidence of a record of research outputs in high quality refereed journals with first author publications.
• Evidence of innovative communication strategies and mediums to reach a variety of key stakeholders and target audiences.
• Evidence of high-level organisational skills with demonstrated high levels of intrinsic motivation able to work independently and in collaboration to meet established goals.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with a range of stakeholders including industry executives, study participants, students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity and respect.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

Desirable

• A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (for example Public Health, Midwifery).
• Demonstrated experience or desire to participate in supervision of HDR students.
• A history of successful competitive grant applications.

Required for the Research Fellow (ALB level)

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, Public Health, Midwifery).

Notes on role and eligibility

Please note that this is one position, and the suitable candidate will be considered for either the Research Associate or Research Fellow role based on their experience, skills, and qualifications. All candidates are required to indicate in the selection criteria which level they would like to be considered for.

Role Requirements

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a midwife.

Your new team

The School of Nursing at Curtin University is the longest established school of nursing in the Australian university sector. The school delivers undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care, to child health and midwifery.

For more information about our School, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/health-sciences/curtin-school-of-nursing/

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page: https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume (max 5 pages)
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and addressing the selection criteria stated in the advertisement (max 3 pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [e-mail] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday, 26th October 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.