Senior research Fellow/Associate Professor – National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (3 positions available)

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Location:Sydney, NSW
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Senior research Fellow/Associate Professor – National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (3 positions available)

• Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time hours available (21 hours – 35 hours)
• Duration: 2 year fixed term contract with possibility of extension
• Remuneration: Level C or D dependent on experience. $145,071 - $190,640 + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
• Full Australian working rights are required for the duration of the contract

About The Centre:

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) is a new major initiative supported by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care, commencing in 2023. The Centre is led by UNSW Sydney (Medicine and Health) together with a consortium comprising The New South Wales Council for Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome Australia, Queenslanders with Disability Network, First Peoples Disability Network (Australia), Centre for Disability Studies, Mater Intellectual Disability and Autism Service and Mater Misericordiae, University of Melbourne, and Telethon Kids Institute. A further 20 health and disability sector partners and 36 collaborating organisations are also involved. The Centre’s purpose is to improve the health of people with intellectual disability. The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health will be based at UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney.

Establishing the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health is a vital step in improving the health of people with intellectual disability. The Centre will bring together experts, resources, and research on intellectual disability healthcare.

Why Your Role Matters:

As a Senior Research Fellow/Associate Professor, you will provide strong academic leadership to ensure the high-level achievement of milestones set out in the Centre’s Activity Work Plan as agreed with the Commonwealth. You will provide high level advice to stakeholders, including on issues that impact policy and practice in intellectual disability health care.

There are three positions available leading the following project teams:

• Research and Data
• Resource and Innovation
• Health Service Development

The role of Senior Research Fellow/Associate Professor report to the Centre Director.

The role will have project team staff and PhD candidates as direct reports.

Who You Are:

To be considered at Level C:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/ or relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in intellectual and/or developmental disability health research and capacity building.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline-specific knowledge and clinical practice.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact research with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attract research and other funding.

To be considered at Level D (in addition to the above):

• Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• Demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding contribution to research and scholarship.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

Pre-employment checks required for this position: 

• Working with Children check
• Australian Criminal records check
• Verification of Qualifications

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 3rd March at 11:55pm. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.

Advertised:05 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:03 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time