Position Details
Part-time 0.8 FTE | Fixed Term until December 2026
Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $144,266 - $152,903 p.a. pro rata
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
About the Role
Working under the direction of the Professor of Health Services and Epidemiology, the Assistant Director will oversee strategic initiatives, business development, and engagement with Alliance members and external stakeholders.
The incumbent will develop and implement research strategies to establish the Alliance as a critical source for governments and other stakeholders for required research and development. They will support Alliance members by identifying opportunities when undertaking research which addresses national gaps in our understanding of how to care for older people. This includes investigator, government or other stakeholder-initiated research.
Please refer to the attached position description for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.
About You
With evidence managing and or establishing a Research Institute or Research Centre, you can conduct research activities, whilst managing the development of research partnerships, along with projects, teams, resourcing, and budgets within the research space.
Your high-level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, allow you to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and education/training.
An understanding of research activities including the development and management of research partnerships, research projects, research teams, resources, and research budgets.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives, sharing responsibilities and contributing to organisational success.
Experience driving system and process improvements, collaborating effectively with external partners to achieve optimal business results.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative
Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Maria Inacio
Important Notice: Recruitment Activity During University Shutdown
Please note that recruitment activity will be paused during the Flinders University shutdown period. No updates or progress on applications will be available between 22 December 2025 and 5 January 2026.
Recruitment processes will resume from 5 January 2026, and application statuses will be communicated from that date onward.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
18 Dec 2025At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.