Senior Research Fellow

• Part time 0.2FTE, 12 months fixed term
• Help shape the future of FASD care through clinical insight and cutting-edge research
• Base Salary (Level C) $162,347 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Paediatrician to join a leading Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Working within a multidisciplinary research team, you will provide specialist clinical expertise across a range of research projects, helping to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research aimed at improving assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and service delivery for children and families affected by FASD.

• provide a clinical lens to FASD research projects and initiatives.
• contribute to the review and development of clinical learning resources and training modules aligned with updated FASD diagnostic guidelines.
• support research relating to assessment and diagnostic pathways, genetics, metabolic disorders, and emerging intervention approaches.
• contribute to the evaluation of outreach and diagnostic services, including research examining patient outcomes, referral pathways, and service delivery models.
• collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders across a broad portfolio of projects.
• assist in the preparation of publications, reports, presentations, and other research outputs.

About you

You are an experienced and collaborative Paediatrician with a strong interest in research and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and related neurodevelopmental conditions.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Medical qualifications and current registration as a Paediatrician.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and complex neurodevelopmental conditions.
• A minimum of three years' clinical experience working within multidisciplinary diagnostic and assessment settings.
• Strong knowledge of genetics, metabolic disorders, and differential diagnosis relevant to neurodevelopmental presentations.
• The ability to apply clinical expertise to research, translating evidence into meaningful improvements in practice, policy, and service delivery.
• Experience contributing to clinical, translational, or health services research, including involvement in research projects, publications, reports, presentations, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting the development of clinical guidelines, educational resources, or workforce training programs.
• An interest in emerging and innovative approaches to FASD intervention, management, and service delivery.
• A demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and advancing knowledge in the field of FASD and neurodevelopmental health.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 08 July 2026 11:59 PM