Overview

- Influence national health policy through high-impact research
- Drive economic evaluation of innovative healthcare solutions
- Join a growing institute focused on rural health equity outcomes

The role

- Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)
- Level C - $139,182 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
- Level D - $167,348 to $184,243 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)

The Rural Health Research Institute is seeking a Rural Health Economist to lead and contribute to impactful research that improves health outcomes for regional, rural and remote communities across Australia. Working at the intersection of health economics, policy and applied research, you will generate evidence that informs healthcare investment, service design and innovation, with a focus on understanding the cost of delivering healthcare, evaluating new models of care and improving health equity.

This is a unique opportunity to influence real‑world decision‑making through high‑quality economic evaluation, cost‑effectiveness analysis and health systems research. You will collaborate with researchers, government agencies, health services and community partners to deliver policy‑relevant outcomes, while helping build Australia's rural health evidence base. Whether appointed at Senior Research Fellow (Level C) or Principal Research Fellow (Level D), you will play a key role in shaping research strategy, securing funding,



fostering partnerships and translating research into meaningful improvements for rural communities.

This position may be located at any Charles Sturt University campus, with flexible and remote working arrangements considered.

About you

- PhD-qualified with expertise in rural health economics or applicable achievement in health economics more broadly
- Demonstrated experience in applying a range of economic methods such as economic evaluation, health technology assessment or health utilisation modelling and solid analytical skills and ability to build partnerships
- Track record of securing funding, publishing research and delivering impact
- Commitment to culturally respectful and community-informed research approaches

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

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