• Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position
• Full-time, fixed-term (2 year) position located at Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast
• Welcoming diverse applicants, including men, women, and LGBTQI+ people

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

The Aunty Bea Ballangarry Fellowship is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Health as an academic, conducting research for the iSISTAQUIT Scale up Project which provides evidence-based training in smoking and vaping cessation care for health professionals supporting pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The project currently aims to determine the best implementation science strategy to embed the iSISTAQUIT intervention into usual care.

The Aunty Bea Ballangarry Research Fellowship will conduct innovative research for the iSISTAQUIT Scale up Project and Birthing on Country and undertake relevant engagement and service activities in support of the Project as it expands its reach into partner and family-based initiatives. As appropriate the Position will also contribute to the research profile of the Faculty through their publications.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conduct high level research as part of the iSISTAQUIT Scale-Up Project and Birthing on Country.
• Support the SISTABIRTH project, which explores Birthing on Country strategies in diverse settings
• Engage with stakeholders and undertake relevant community and professional engagement to support the implementation of smoking and vaping cessation strategies.
• Undertake research/scholarship activities that align with the Projects profile and priorities, and actively seek, obtain and manage research funding.

About you

This is an Indigenous identified position. Applicants must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

You will be passionate Indigenous health research and have a strong background in health-related projects. More specifically, you will have:

• A relevant PhD and a growing profile in research in the discipline area.
• Evidence of an emerging research and publication track record commensurate with opportunity.
• Strong engagement skills with the proven ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, fixed term (2 years)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 or Gold Coast, QLD 4225
• Academic Level B. The base salary ranges from $110,611 - $130,814 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $153,052.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Mrs Rebecca Hyland , Senior Project Manager, Faculty of Health

Phone: 0411 876 770

Email: Rebecca.hyland@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 2 April 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).  An exemption has been given from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) by the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW. The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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