Research Fellow (Digital Health)

Location: Primarily based at hirify.global Gold Coast in Southport, Queensland, Australia; work across other campus locations may be required.

Salary: AUD 117,076–139,031 per annum plus 17% superannuation; total FTE package AUD 136,979–162,667 per annum.

Company

hirify.global is a research-led university focused on academic excellence, transformative education, ethics, engagement, and community impact.

What you will do

• Conduct collaborative mixed-methods research on the Tracking Cube digital health initiative for monitoring child health and neurodevelopment.
• Lead advanced statistical analyses of complex health interventions and support evaluation in primary healthcare.
• Supervise students and mentor junior researchers.
• Work with partner sites, stakeholders, and communities while applying Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance principles.
• Disseminate research outcomes to policymakers, clinicians, and community groups.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in health sciences or a related discipline.
• Extensive postdoctoral research experience with mixed-methods studies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting clinical, implementation, or health services research in real-world healthcare or community-based settings.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including advanced modelling of complex interventions.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience working with First Nations communities.
• Experience administering and interpreting child neurodevelopmental assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time position.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, including on-campus gym facilities.
• Inclusive and flexible environment welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Hiring process

• Submit the application online by Sunday, 29 November at 11:59pm AEST.
• Include a covering letter outlining suitability against the qualifications and position description, plus a current CV/resume with full contact details.