Senior Aboriginal Health Research Lead

SA Health; Australia; Remote; AUD 123,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

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Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

SA Health’s Aboriginal Health Research Lead role seeks an accomplished researcher to drive culturally safe, community-informed health studies that advance Indigenous health outcomes. You will lead collaborations with Aboriginal communities and research bodies, secure funding, and translate findings into clinical practice and policy.

The position emphasizes Indigenous data sovereignty, health equity, and capacity-building across teams, with a focus on strengthening research capability and staff

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead culturally safe, community-informed Aboriginal health research.
• Build partnerships with Aboriginal communities and research organisations.
• Secure funding and apply innovative methodologies to inform practice and policy.
• Translate findings into improved health outcomes and service planning.

Skills

Research leadership

Grant writing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Aboriginal Health or related

Job description

SA Health’s Aboriginal Health Research Lead role seeks an accomplished researcher to drive culturally safe, community-informed health studies that advance Indigenous health outcomes. You will lead collaborations with Aboriginal communities and research bodies, secure funding, and translate findings into clinical practice and policy.

The position emphasizes Indigenous data sovereignty, health equity, and capacity-building across teams, with a focus on strengthening research capability and staff