Job reference: 1212544
Opportunity Highlights
Your new role We are seeking an exceptional and driven Senior Research Fellow (SRF) with a strong foundation in rural research to join our team and take a key role in shaping the future of this field. As an SRF for teaching and research, you will have the opportunity to engage in diverse work, which includes independent research aligned with the needs of our stakeholders, as well as collaborative efforts within our department and with national and international rural researchers.
In this position, you will serve as a leading figure in research, offering valuable guidance in conceptualising, designing, and executing research projects. Your expertise in rural research will be pivotal in mentoring higher degree students and early career researchers, contributing to the progression of knowledge in rural health and wellbeing, and influencing policy and practice through scholarly publications.
If you are deeply passionate about rural health and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to join our fast-paced team and contribute to transformative research that positively affects communities. This is an opportunity to become part of a cooperative and innovative environment where your contributions will be highly valued, and your expertise will play a vital role in facilitating positive change. Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, your CV, and a separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Selection Criteria
Work Requirements The role requires an academic with a proven body of rural health research. The position will be of interest to those with a health, social science, anthropological, or educational background.
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described above, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought and approach. This role is part of a progressive and supportive team. We support flexible work arrangements, working from home including and part-time options
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Applications close: Monday, 7 October 2024, at 10:00 am AWST
About us
Curtin University - Goldfields University Departments of Rural Health (GUDRH)
University Departments of Rural Health (also known as UDRHs) are academic centres based in rural and remote Australia. Established in 2023, the Goldfields University Department of Rural Health (GUDRH) aims to strengthen the supply, capability, and impact of healthcare graduates in the Goldfields region and in doing so, help address healthcare disparities in our rural communities.
Operated by Curtin University in collaboration with the Western Australia Country Health Service and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), GUDRH receives funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care under the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program. The GUDRH's focus is multifaceted and includes.
The activities of the GUDRH are underpinned by interprofessional learning to promote collaborative care practices, vital for maximising rural health care outcomes. The GUDRH also prioritises education in the area of Aboriginal health and wellbeing, culturally safe ways of working, and the place of traditional medicine, to help support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
As a recently established entity within Curtin University's Faculty of Health Sciences, the GUDRH is at a key point in its evolution. Our progressive and supportive team is part of a Faculty that educates more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution. The recruitment of suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated teaching, academic, and professional staff is critical to our ongoing success.
For further details about the Faculty of Health Sciences, visit: https:// healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
Why Choose Us?
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Our Karlkurla (Kalgoorlie) campus is home to our newly established Goldfields University Department of Rural Health, and WA School of Mines.
For more information about our university and benefits, please visit https: // staff.curtin.edu.au/about-curtin-perth/conditions-benefits/
To learn more about our Kalgoorlie campus please visit: https: // study.curtin.edu.au/curtin-life/regional-study/curtin-kalgoorlie/
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.