Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Indigenous Health Equity in Parkville

Role type: Full time 1 FTE OR Part Time (0.6FTE to 1.0FTE); Fixed term available for 2 years.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/ School: Melbourne School of Public Health - Onemda, Indigenous Health Equity Unit

Salary: Level B or Level C

• Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
• Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

Aboriginal-led research environment / tackle intergenerational trauma and perinatal wellbeing / advance Indigenous health equity nationally.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

You will join an Aboriginal-led team advancing Indigenous health equity through impactful perinatal trauma and family wellbeing research. You will lead and support mixed-methods projects that improve support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents. You will strengthen your leadership, supervision and knowledge translation capabilities while working closely with communities and policy makers.

What you will deliver:

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

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or equivalent training in public health, epidemiology, allied health, psychology or related fields.
• Bring research experience in public health and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including translational activities.
• Demonstrate experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and service providers.
• Apply strong quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills, using relevant analytical and statistical software.
• Manage complex research projects with excellent organisation, deadline management and evidence of effective team collaboration.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with diverse stakeholders across research, policy, clinical and community settings.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team – Melbourne School of Public Health: You will join Onemda in the Melbourne School of Public Health, focused on Indigenous wellbeing. The Indigenous Health Equity Unit leads innovative, community-driven research, teaching and policy translation to improve Indigenous health. You will collaborate with Aboriginal leaders and multidisciplinary experts in a supportive, culturally safe, community-partnered environment.

Be Yourself: The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Applications close: 13 November 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.