PRIMARY DETAIL

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Research Fellow in Hearing Health Policy to join our growing multidisciplinary team working at the forefront of public health research in hearing care. This role supports a high-impact research program focused on addressing the unmet needs of adults with hearing loss through data-driven policy, service innovation, and community-based intervention and supports.

• Salary Package: Research Fellow (Level B / C) from $123,435 – $173,323 per annum (commensurate with skills & experience), plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointments.
• Appointment type: Full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years with the possibility of extension
• Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

ABOUT US

Macquarie University Hearing
is a pan-university initiative and community, which aims to be a world-leading research centre in hearing health using a multidisciplinary and community-engaged approach to solving major hearing health problems that translate into measurable and impactful change.

THE ROLE

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape future hearing health policy and promote equity, inclusion, and innovation in care delivery for adults with hearing loss, and will work with world-renowned researchers to:

• Lead and contribute to health policy analysis and development related to hearing loss in adults in Australia and globally.
• Translate research findings into policy-relevant reports, submissions, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based guidelines and care pathways for hearing loss, contributing to national and global frameworks.
• Collaborate with government bodies, NGOs, industry and community stakeholders to advocate for improved public health messaging and systems-level responses to hearing loss.
• Participate in stakeholder workshops, project meetings, and policy forums to help embed research findings into practice and strengthen multisectoral partnerships.
• Develop grant proposals to internal and external grant funding bodies.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and mentor junior researchers.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Research Fellow in Hearing Health Policy to join our growing multidisciplinary team working at the forefront of public health research in hearing care. This role supports a high-impact research program focused on addressing the unmet needs of adults with hearing loss through data-driven policy, service innovation, and community-based intervention and supports.

• Salary Package: Research Fellow (Level B / C) from $123,435 – $173,323 per annum (commensurate with skills & experience), plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointments.
• Appointment type: Full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years with the possibility of extension
• Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde