"Postdoctoral Research Fellow"

Position Details

• Full-Time or Part-Time available | Fixed term until June 2026
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

In this non-traditional role, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will play a key part in delivering ARIIA’s capability building and workforce development initiatives for the aged care sector. The incumbent will actively contribute to the design, development, delivery, review, and continuous improvement of resources for the Innovation Capability Program and associated short courses. Additionally, in close partnership with senior staff and other Research Fellows, the role will coordinate, plan, and implement research consultancy activities to support ARIIA’s work with the sector to innovate, embed best-practice and improve care and services.

Working collaboratively across ARIIA, the Research Fellow will participate in the co-design of innovative approaches and multi-modal learning resources, including digital and multimedia content. The position involves facilitating engaging capability building programs delivered both online and in person, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for diverse audiences.

The role also involves collecting and developing case studies that showcase program activities and outcomes, and developing evidence-based tools and resources to support knowledge application. It also involves contribution to research consultancies through co-design, implementation, data collection, evaluation, data analysis, reporting, and effective knowledge dissemination and translation.

About You

You will have completed a PhD, or equivalent qualification, in a discipline relevant to aged care and bring a strong understanding of the aged care sector and its operating context.

You demonstrate relevant and industry-facing experience in research translation and knowledge mobilisation, with a proven track record appropriate to career stage in innovation, co-design, or service delivery contexts. This may include publications in high-quality platforms, success in attracting external competitive funding, and presenting research at national and/or international forums, as well as sector-facing outputs such as toolkits, training materials, white papers, frameworks or guidelines.

You have demonstrated capability in planning and delivering rigorous data collection and conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to facilitate group-based activities that support co-design and peer learning in industry settings. You are highly organised, and outcome focused, with proven experience delivering project milestones and targets on time.

A demonstrated understanding of challenges in aged care and research (highly desirable).

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 Becca Hardy

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 09 Feb 2026