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At Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), we offer career paths working alongside some of the brightest minds and world leaders in their field of research.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a HMRI researcher, health and medical job opportunities, or looking to become part of our professional staff, everyone plays a vital role in delivering quality medical research.

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, explore our current opportunities or contact our Recruitment team.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We currently have no vacant positions available. 

Current professional staff positions available

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is expanding its highly regarded Health Economics team and is seeking a dynamic Senior Health Economist.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering impactful health economics research and evaluation services. 

About the Health Economics team 
Our team delivers applied research and evaluation services tailored to the needs of healthcare providers and stakeholders. We collaborate with health service staff, academic institutions, and industry partners to support the evaluation of emerging medical technologies and promote evidence-based decision-making in healthcare. 

Senior Health Economist

Take the lead in delivering high-impact health economic evaluations and shaping research initiatives. As a leader within the Health Economics team, you will: 

  • Drive complex project delivery with a focus on health technology assessments and models of care 

  • Mentor and support junior team members 

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across government, academia, and industry 

  • Publish research and secure competitive grants 

  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality services to HMRI clients 

Your Expertise: 

  • Post-graduate qualification (preferably a PhD) in health economics, public health, or a related field 

  • Minimum of 3 years in a senior role with strong expertise in quantitative methods 

  • Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills 

Why work for us? 

At HMRI we have ambitions to create the healthiest million people on the planet.  We’ll do that by listening to the needs of the Hunter New England communities and conducting medical research to match.  

We offer a supportive work environment with a range of benefits to promote work-life balance and professional growth, including:  

  • End of trip facilities for active transport 

  • Public transport access (via John Hunter Hospital) 

  • Attractive salary packaging options 

  • RDO (Monthly Rostered Day Off) 

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Flexible work hours and WFH options 

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities 

You’ll be part of a collaborative Health Economics team that contributes to healthcare innovations and evidence-based decision-making. 

Download the Position Description here

How to Apply 

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

All applications should be forwarded to [email protected] and must include an up-to-date resume as well as a cover letter.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Applications close 2 March 2025 

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is expanding its highly regarded Health Economics team and is seeking a dynamic Health Economist.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering impactful health economics research and evaluation services. 

About the Health Economics team 
Our team delivers applied research and evaluation services tailored to the needs of healthcare providers and stakeholders. We collaborate with health service staff, academic institutions, and industry partners to support the evaluation of emerging medical technologies and promote evidence-based decision-making in healthcare. 

Health Economist

This role is perfect for a junior to mid-level health economist eager to deliver exceptional services and collaborate with stakeholders. You will: 

  • Independently deliver high-quality health economic assessments 

  • Draft reports and manuscripts for publication 

  • Explore innovative methods and approaches in economic evaluation 

  • Provide expert advice on research project design and funding applications 

  • Work closely with stakeholders to integrate evidence into decision-making 

Your Expertise: 

  • Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in health economics, public health, or related field 

  • Proven experience in quantitative research methods and economic evaluations 

  • Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills 

Why work for us? 

At HMRI we have ambitions to create the healthiest million people on the planet.  We’ll do that by listening to the needs of the Hunter New England communities and conducting medical research to match.  

We offer a supportive work environment with a range of benefits to promote work-life balance and professional growth, including:  

  • End of trip facilities for active transport 

  • Public transport access (via John Hunter Hospital) 

  • attractive salary packaging options 

  • RDO (Monthly Rostered Day Off) 

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Flexible work hours and WFH options 

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities 

You’ll be part of a collaborative Health Economics team that contributes to healthcare innovations and evidence-based decision-making. 

Download the Position Description here

How to Apply 

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

All applications should be forwarded to [email protected] and must include an up-to-date resume as well as a cover letter.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Applications close 2 March 2025 

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.

Some research job opportunities that closely partner with HMRI are advertised through this page. The following research employment opportunities are not employed through HMRI. Please refer to the employing organisation for further details.

Apply to be a HMRI affiliate

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.

Benefits for HMRI affiliates
  • 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.