Senior Research Fellow (Child Health Services Research)

UNSW; Toronto; On-site; CAD 142,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a full-time Senior Research Fellow in Child Health Services Research. Based at the Randwick Clinical Campus, this role offers a 2-year fixed-term contract, visa sponsorship, and a competitive salary. Responsibilities include driving impactful child health research and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong research background. Flexible working and additional leave benefits are provided.

Benefits

17% Superannuation

Flexible working

Additional leave over Christmas

Lifelong learning and career development

Qualifications

• PhD in health services research, epidemiology, psychology, or non-lab-based child health research.
• Track record in high-quality research with leadership evidence.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to child health research within the Population Child Health Research Group.
• Develop partnerships for improving health service delivery.
• Contribute to publications and grant acquisition.

Job description

Overview

About The Role Senior Research Fellow (Child Health Services Research) at UNSW. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract based in Randwick, Sydney NSW. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Location: Randwick Clinical Campus, Sydney NSW.

• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 2-year fixed-term contract
• Remuneration: Level C $155k - $178k base + 17% Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is available for this position

Responsibilities

• Make independent and synergistic contributions to child health research within the Population Child Health (PCH) Research Group at UNSW.
• Contribute to high-quality publications and competitive grant acquisition.
• Develop meaningful partnerships aimed at improving health service delivery and health outcomes for children and young people.
• Collaborate with clinicians, health services, policymakers, academic partners, and provide mentorship to students, groups and colleagues.
• Show leadership and initiative in driving research strategy, collaboration, and outcomes; contribute to translational health services and health systems research.
• Report to the Professor; there are no direct reports.

Qualifications

• A PhD in health services research, epidemiology, psychology or non-lab-based child health research.
• Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in research with high quality and high impact, with evidence of leadership and ability to achieve research excellence.
• Experience in translation intervention research is preferred.
• Proven ability to generate grant income.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Verification of qualifications
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Criminal Records Check

Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

How To Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact: Anabel Wason - Talent Acquisition Consultant (process specific queries)

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Applications close: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 11:55pm (Sydney time).

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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