Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week (Part Time option of a min 0.6FTE maybe considered for the right candidate)

Duration: Fixed Term; 12 months

Remuneration: Academic Level A or B: $123K- $145 K based on experience + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, established at UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, is a significant national initiative dedicated to improving the health of people with intellectual disability. The Centre plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare by bringing together leading experts, resources, and research to inform best practice, drive innovation, and support equitable access to quality health services.

Why this role matters:

The Research Associate (Level A) / Senior Research Associate (Level B) will contribute to a program of clinical and translational research in intellectual and developmental disability mental health, with a particular focus on the mental health of autistic people. The role supports co-designed research, knowledge translation, and stakeholder engagement to inform policy and practice and improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Based within the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health at UNSW Sydney and reporting to the Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health, the position will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver high-impact research and capacity-building initiatives. The appointee will lead or contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, strategic frameworks, grant applications, and dissemination of findings to professional and policy audiences.

At Level A, the role focuses on conducting and supporting research projects, developing project plans, and contributing to publications, grant development, and student supervision.At Level B, the role additionally provides academic leadership, develops an independent research portfolio, leads grant applications, establishes strategic partnerships, and mentors research staff and students.

The position may have up to four direct reports, including research/project staff and PhD candidates.

Skills Required:

At Level A

• A primary degree in medicine, psychology, nursing or allied health disciplines, registerable in Australia.
• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity in co-design with people with lived experience of intellectual disability and/or autism.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

At Level B (in addition to the above):

• Formal subspecialty clinical training, or extensive experience in intellectual and developmental disability health care and/or research.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline-specific knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• A track record of significant engagement within the mental health and disability sectors.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-employment Checks Required:

• NSW Working with Children Check or the willingness to obtain one
• Criminal Records Check
• Qualifications check

Benefits and Culture:

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

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• 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

Please provide a resume and a cover letter, as well as systematically address the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description PDF file). Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Associate

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 12^th October before 11:30 pm

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.