Senior Research Fellow

Position Details

• Fixed term until June 2026 | Full-Time

• Academic Level C | $124,109 - $142,764 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park

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About the RePaDD Centre and the National Palliative Care Projects

The Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death, and Dying (RePaDD) is nationally known for its research and projects which seek to make a difference to the care provided at the end of life. We do this by examining the issues and challenges experienced by people living with a life-limiting illness, their carers, and the health and social care professionals supporting them.  We develop innovative solutions and advance the knowledge and evidence in palliative care to improve society’s experience of death and dying.

We are responsible for national palliative care projects that focus on improving palliative care education and training for the primary care, acute care and aged care workforces and raising awareness of palliative care and advance care planning. This includes the funding for recently announced 2023-2026 national palliative care projects including CareSearch/palliAGED and ELDAC. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in research that makes a difference to individuals, services, organisations, and communities. It is also a chance to work with a highly skilled and committed project team building evidence and developing practice ready knowledge and resources. You will also be able to develop your knowledge and experience in working with researchers with expertise across health and digital health, education, marketing and communications, and community and health services research.

About the Role

The CareSearch and palliAGED websites provide a rich range of evidence syntheses, guidance materials and resources for use by the aged care and healthcare workforce as well as information and supports for patients, carers, families and the general community around palliative care and death and dying. The project is contingent on the award of grant funding for the project.

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher who can manage and contribute to the maintenance and development of the CareSearch and palliAGED websites and their associated resources, meeting project milestones and deliverables. The Senior Research Fellow will achieve strategic project objectives, contribute to the University’s industry partnerships and collaborations, and build reputation through quality publication. Leading and supporting a small and multidisciplinary project team, this role is an exciting opportunity to represent the University and the CareSearch project internally as well as at conferences, meetings, and forums. Some out of hour’s work including weekends, and interstate and overseas travel may be required.

About You

We are looking for a senior leader capable of managing several large projects and meeting deadlines with success. A developed researcher, the incumbent will have evidence of high-quality publication, attraction of competitive grants and an understanding of the palliative care service and associated end-of-life care considerations. Conceptual and analytical, our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders, including managing the research team, working with staff students, industry, and international collaborators.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field including clinical, business, health informatics or policy.

• An understanding of the role of evidence in clinical practice and health service delivery.

• Demonstrated understanding of palliative care and end of life care issues and considerations.

• Evidence of high-quality peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including writing journal publications, and presenting project reports.

• An ability to take initiative and exercise judgement in solving problems and make decisions under limited direction.

• Postgrad qualifications in business or management (desirable).

• An understanding of health informatics or technology (desirable).

Life at Flinders

We're 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 don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why 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

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• 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 University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Jennifer Tieman .

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate - Australia, National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

18 June 2023

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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