Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Indigenous Health Equity

About the role

The University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Public Health (Onemda) is recruiting a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow for its Indigenous Health Equity Unit. The role is full time (1 FTE) or part time (0.6 to 1.0 FTE) and is offered as a fixed-term position for 2 years. It is open only to Indigenous Australians, as the position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate research on intergenerational trauma, perinatal wellbeing and strategies to improve Indigenous health equity.
• Produce peer-reviewed publications and knowledge translation outputs for academic, policy and community audiences.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and graduate students, covering ethics, study design, project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to teaching, curriculum development and seminars within the unit and school.
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, services and policymakers to support trauma-informed, culturally safe practice.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent training in public health, epidemiology, allied health, psychology or a related field.
• Research experience in public health and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including translational activities.
• Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and service providers.
• Current valid work rights in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

Required skills

• Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, using relevant analytical and statistical software.
• Management of complex research projects with strong organisation and teamwork.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

What we offer

• Pay at Level B ($124,656-$148,023 per annum) or Level C ($152,695-$176,065 per annum), pro rata for part-time, plus 17% superannuation.
• Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements, progressive leave provisions and career development programs.

Applications close 13 November 2026. Candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter and responses to the selection criteria (maximum 300 words per criterion).