Senior Research Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 7 or ANU Officer 8 (Research)
Salary package: $100,149 - $120,506 plus 17% superannuation, pro-rata
Terms: Part time (up to 14 hours per week), Fixed term (up to 8 months)
Location: Darwin (flexible)

Position overview
The Senior Research Officer will work within the evaluation of a project addressing access to disability services in remote and Aboriginal communities. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an impactful project. You will gain experience working at a world class institution and within an interdisciplinary research team in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and dissemination of research findings. You will undertake travel to research sites, potentially including in remote areas, and engage with communities and stakeholders. These positions are based in the School of Medicine and Psychology. Ideally, this role will be based in Darwin however there is some flexibility in the location.

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the Australian population, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.  

For further information please contact Dr Stefanie Puszka, Research Fellow, E: stefanie.puszka@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.