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Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.
Professional staff opportunities
Join our dedicated team at HMRI.
Researcher job opportunities
Explore academic, clinical and research support job opportunities.
Apply to be a HMRI affiliate
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.
Professional staff opportunities
HMRI staff provide a range of invaluable services that drive, enhance and accelerate research.
These services include our cutting-edge Clinical Trials Unit, Data Sciences, Health Economics, Research Impact, and Imaging. Our Corporate team also provides a range of support across leadership, partnerships, technology, grant development, philanthropy, marketing, and more.
Benefits of working with HMRI
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Salary packaging benefits
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
- Ongoing professional and skills development
- Regular social and wellbeing programs
- Access our world-class research facilities
If you’re interested in joining the team, any current opportunities will be listed below or contact our Recruitment team.
Head of Research Translation
About the Opportunity
Drive real-world impact through research. Lead innovation in research translation.
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Research Translation to lead strategic initiatives that translate research into tangible health outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and implement a structured research translation pipeline while building strategic partnerships across healthcare, universities, industry, government, and the community. Working alongside the Chief of Research Translation and Healthcare Improvement, you will champion collaborative, consumer-informed approaches to deliver impactful initiatives throughout the region.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position offered on an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension.
What you’ll be doing:
As Head of Research Translation, you will:
- Develop and lead HMRI’s structured research translation pipeline.
- Build and manage partnerships with healthcare providers, industry, and community stakeholders.
- Champion and embed consumer and community involvement in research translation.
- Lead and oversee key research translation projects with our partners, including governance and impact reporting.
- Represent HMRI in strategic forums to advocate for the value and impact of research translation.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on innovation and real-world results.
What you’ll need:
We’re looking for a strategic leader who:
- Has demonstrated leadership in research translation, health innovation, or implementation science.
- Brings experience working across the healthcare, academic, and industry sectors.
- Understands and applies knowledge translation, co-design, and implementation methodologies to drive research impact.
- Can manage complex, multidisciplinary projects with strong oversight and governance.
- Communicates with influence and builds trusted, long-term partnerships.
- Is committed to driving research that improves health outcomes in real-world settings.
Why Work for us?
At HMRI, we’re committed to bridging the gap between research discovery and real-world impact. Join a forward-thinking institute that values:
- Collaboration across disciplines and sectors
- Innovation in research and practice
- Community engagement and co-design
We offer a supportive and flexible work environment with a range of benefits, including:
- Onsite parking
- Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about turning research into meaningful change and want to work with a dynamic and impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role to [email protected].
Please refer to the job description for more details relating to this opportunity.
Applications close 25 May 2025
Join us in advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes!
HMRI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Researcher job opportunities
Due to HMRI’s unique structure and close partnership with the region’s health service and leading university, research positions are primarily managed through the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District.
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Health and medical researchers in our region’s ecosystem can join our community and become a HMRI affiliate.
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing. HMRI is here to support health and medical research in our region.
Become a HMRI affiliate to access our expert research accelerator support system, for access to HMRI’s facilities, networking events, and access to a range of diverse opportunities.
Who can become an affiliate?
HMRI affiliation is open to individuals who are active in, wish to grow their capability in, or support health and/or medical research; and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Employed by HMRI and actively participate in research;
- Employed by Partner Organisations;1
- Research Higher Degree Students (PhD or Masters by Research) at the University of Newcastle2
- University of Newcastle Conjoint or Visiting Academic.
Individuals who previously met the above criteria, but no longer do, and wish to remain connected with HMRI may do so as HMRI Alumni.
1. The University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and Calvary Mater Newcastle.
2. Undergraduate and Honours students and RHD students not enrolled at the University of Newcastle are not eligible for affiliation.
- Affiliates can access HMRI’s research services including Clinical Trials Unit, Health Economics, Data Science, Research Impact, our Imaging Centre, Histology, Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications
- Facilities benefits including access to HMRI meeting rooms, hot desks and common areas, opportunities for networking and collaboration, access to seminars, training, events and REDCap.
- Additional benefits may also include access to a range of labs, the Clinical Research facility, grant and funding opportunities, leadership and growth opportunities for early and mid-career researchers, public promotion of research projects, recruitment assistance for research study participants and access to specialist research equipment.
For more information, please contact our Affiliates team, or register to become an affiliate below.
