Research Associate in Rural Health

Position Details

• Fixed Term until December 2027 Full-Time

• Academic Level A $90930 - $110197 p.a.

• Location: Any SA Rural and Remote Health Campus

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Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA

Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our States regional areas.

We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical nursing and allied health students. This includes the SA Rural Medical (SARM) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements.

Through this practice we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.

About the Role

As a Research Associate in Rural Health you will contribute to highquality applied research that strengthens the evidence base for rural and remote health workforce outcomes. Working closely with the research team and external partners you will support the design delivery and evaluation of research aligned with the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program and University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) priorities. The role has a strong focus on workforce development student placements interprofessional learning and communityengaged research with particular attention to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health contexts across rural South Australia.

• Contribute to the design implementation and delivery of rural and remote health research projects including qualitative data collection analysis reporting and publication.

• Support competitive research funding applications and actively identify opportunities to expand the rural health research portfolio.

• Collaborate with industry community and academic stakeholders to ensure research is responsive to local priorities and translated into practice.

• Assist in evaluating RHMT and UDRH programs including student placements and workforce initiatives to support continuous improvement and national reporting requirements.

This position makes a significant contribution to the Universitys strategic plan to change 10 million lives Every One Matters by 2035 through directly contributing to research that matters generating highquality communityengaged evidence that strengthens rural and remote health workforce outcomes.

This position can be based at any Rural and Remote Health site across SA.

About You

You are an emerging researcher with a strong interest in rural and remote health bringing a solid foundation in qualitative research and a commitment to producing highquality impactful outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders and you are motivated to contribute to research that informs health workforce policy practice and community outcomes. With welldeveloped communication skills you can balance academic rigour with practical delivery to meet project milestones and organisational priorities.

• Experience in qualitative research methodologies including literature review data collection analysis and reporting.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to engage productively with academic industry and community partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver research outputs on time.

Life at Flinders

Were transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary stimulating and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence innovation courage and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings borders and backgrounds ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We dont just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Sowhy work at Flinders

• 17% Superannuation salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education research employment and wellbeing and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations in line with the Flinders UniversityCOVID-19 Vaccination Policy

• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position please contact Kim Pearce

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages ethnicities abilities sexual orientations and gender identities.

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