Research Fellow

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full time opportunity
• Barangaroo, Sydney CBD (Relocation to Randwick in September, 2025)
• 2 year fixed term contract
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)

This is an Identified Position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $119,173 to $138,738k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join our team in an identified position.  The successful candidate will contribute to activities across the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Program. 

Our successful candidate will have a strong research background. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide a consistent level of contribution to the research activities of the projects
• Take the lead and assist with the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Governance submissions
• Take the lead and assist with manuscript preparation
• Engage, consult and maintain collaborations with Aboriginal communities, researchers and community controlled health services
• Ensure that research being conducted is congruent with ethical guidelines for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Effectively produce and maintain project data.
• Regularly update study tracking tools and systems
• Manage effective communication with internal and external study staff and key stakeholders
• Adhere to all study protocols and participate in protocol training sessions as required
• Adhere to safety policies and study SOPs, as outlined by The George Institute
• Adhere to the workplace policies and procedures of study sites, as required
• Attend study team meetings and consistently represent The George Institute and the study in a professional and positive manner when engaging with communities.
• Remain abreast of developments in the related to the program that are relevant to the study and the Institute; providing a source of information to colleagues within the Institute
• Actively develop and promote the desired culture of The George Institute by ensuring all interactions, documentation and communication are conducted in a manner which supports the stated mission.
• As we are a global organisation, engage with colleagues and stakeholders in other regions relative to the responsibilities of the role, accommodating global time zones where required, to ensure seamless communication and collaboration. 

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

Essential

• Relevant health/medical qualification, including a PhD
• Experienced and proficient researcher
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated experience in the development and coordination of health research projects
• Experience in writing research papers
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Experience in data interpretation, qualitative analysis and statistical skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Strong focus on quality of work
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the Internet
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments
• Availability and willingness to travel.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position 

This is an Identified Position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person

In this position, the incumbent’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Before offering a role, The George Institute will request proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, confirming that the incumbent:

1. Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
2. Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
3. Is accepted by the Aboriginal community in which they live

The closing date for applications is Monday 26 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 
 
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 
 

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact