Position Details
Fixed Term – 5 Years | Full-Time
Academic Level D | $169,706 - $186,706 p.a.
Location: Any SA Rural and Remote Health Campus
About the Role
This is an exciting senior academic leadership opportunity to shape and grow a nationally and internationally recognised rural and remote health research program. As Associate Professor, Rural and Remote Health, you will provide strategic research leadership across Flinders University’s Rural and Remote Health network, driving impactful research that addresses regional, rural and remote health priorities. Working collaboratively with academic, government, industry and community partners, you will build research capacity, secure competitive funding, mentor emerging researchers and contribute to improving health outcomes for rural communities.
The position offers flexibility to be based at any of Flinders University’s Rural and Remote Health South Australia campuses.
Lead and deliver a high-impact research program focused on regional, rural and remote health, producing internationally recognised research outcomes and publications.
Drive research growth through the attraction of competitive external funding, particularly NHMRC and MRFF grants, and the development of strategic research priorities.
Build and strengthen collaborations with national and international research partners, government, industry and community stakeholders to enhance research impact and reputation.
Mentor and develop higher degree research students, early and mid-career researchers, fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation and collaboration.
This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters , by 2035 through directly contributing to the strategic driver of Research that Matters. By leading impactful research that addresses the health priorities of regional, rural and remote communities, the role advances evidence-based solutions, strengthens research capability, and delivers meaningful outcomes with local, national and global impact.
About You
You are a recognised research leader with a strong track record of delivering impactful, high-quality research in rural and remote health. Passionate about improving health outcomes for regional communities, you bring the ability to secure competitive funding, foster meaningful collaborations, and mentor the next generation of researchers. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to driving research excellence, innovation and real-world impact.
You hold a PhD (or equivalent research experience) and have an established national or international reputation for research excellence in rural and remote health, demonstrated through high-quality publications and competitive research funding success.
You have a proven ability to lead and grow impactful research programs, with experience securing external grant funding and developing strategic research initiatives and partnerships.
You are an accomplished mentor and supervisor with a demonstrated commitment to supporting higher degree research students and developing early and mid-career researchers.
You excel at building collaborative relationships across academia, industry, government and community sectors, bringing strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and research management capabilities.
Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA
Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our State's regional areas.
We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical, nursing, and allied health students. This includes the SA Rural Medical (SARM) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements.
Through this practice, we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.
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
Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
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.
Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
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.
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.
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).
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 .
Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and can, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy , please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Claire Drummond
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
04 Aug 2026
At 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.
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