Research Associate, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Injury Prevention (Identified)

Research Associate, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Injury Prevention (Identified)

• Employment Type: Part - time (28 hours a week)
• Duration: 2 - Year Fixed Term (possible extension funding dependant)
• Remuneration: $95k - $126k base prorated (+17% super and a leave loading)
• Location: UNSW Campus, Kensington/Hybrid working (Remote working if residing interstate may also be considered)
• Travel: Role will require regular site visits
• UNSW offers up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative community, rather than in isolation

This is an identified Indigenous position. UNSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The School of Population Health and the Program

As the oldest and largest health management program in Australia, our School is a pioneer in public health, global health, infectious diseases intelligence, and health leadership and management. Our response to emerging threats and health challenges includes producing high quality research, providing the next generation of leaders with the skills to transform health systems, and advocating with passion to address health equity. We’re proud to be recognised in the top 20 universities globally for public health research.

Our expertise and networks span all areas of injury, violence, domestic violence and trauma. Our team brings together expertise from diverse backgrounds and skill sets including epidemiology, data-linkage, text mining, disaster preparedness, policy, advocacy, implementation science and co-design. We work with partners and communities to develop systems-level, culturally safe interventions and reduce inequity.

The Opportunity  

The role will contribute to collaborative research focused on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander injury prevention outcomes. The role supports research projects through community consultation and engagement, data collection, literature reviews and other appropriate research methods, while working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It also contributes to scholarly outputs and ensures research findings are shared through appropriate and culturally relevant channels.

Key skills and experience required:

• A Masters in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
• Cultural duties performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members are recognised with reduced workload or additional allowance

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 cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner

E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Monday 16th November 2026, before 11.30pm 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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.