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 Professor/Associate Professor of Primary Care and Future Health Systems

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $179K - $229K base (+17% super and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The International Centre for Future Health Systems

The International Centre for Future Health Systems (“ICFHS”) is a research, policy and advocacy centre established at the University of New South Wales that seeks to improve health systems to deliver more equitable, sustainable, and person-centred health care for all people. Operating on a partnership model, ICFHS collaborates closely with health services, government agencies, industry, primary health networks, professional bodies, community and consumer organisations, and global health partners, including colleagues at the University of Oxford.  

Why this role matters  

Primary Care Transformation is a core theme for the ICFHS, and this new position will play a leadership role in the development and implementation of improved models of primary care, particularly for populations that are under-served, as well as integrating with research, policy and advocacy work across all the ICFHS themes. The position reports to the ICFHS Director and will involve postgraduate researcher supervision.

Some key skills required:

Level D

• PhD degree or equivalent research doctoral qualification.
• Nationally recognised research leader in primary care and health systems with a strong track record as first or senior author of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated success in securing competitive research grants.
• Experience and expertise translating research into health practice and policy.
• Professional experience in health services and experience developing relationships with health services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research teams and work collaboratively with other researchers and health service providers.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work and influence across disciplines, Faculties and institutions, and with industry, professional, community and consumer organisations.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership, management and mentoring to staff and colleagues in teaching and research.

Level E (in addition to the above)

• Internationally recognised research leader in primary care and health systems with an outstanding track record as first or senior author of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated outstanding success in securing competitive research grants.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead by example in supporting equal opportunity and equity, diversity and inclusion policy and programs as they relate to staff and students.
• Proven leadership in developing significant productive relationships and engagement with stakeholders, including policy makers, health service, industry, professional, community and consumer organisations, with success in attracting significant funding from government and industry.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• 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 click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant      E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au  

Applications close: Monday 28th April, before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.