Research Associate in Criminology

Position Details

• Three Years Fixed-Term | Full-Time
• Academic Level A: AU$88,842- $107,666 pa | 17% Super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position

The College of Business, Government and Law is seeking a motivated Research Associate in Criminology to join our world-class Criminology team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an innovative, high-impact research program that aims to transform offender rehabilitation by developing and embedding a strengths-based desistance approach across all NSW public prisons.

As a Research Associate in Criminology, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of the Industry Laureate research program, including data collection and analysis, literature review, and reporting to achieve key project milestones.
• Collaborate with the research team, postgraduate students, industry partners and Corrective Services NSW, to ensure ethical, high-quality, and impactful research outcomes.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, reports, and presentations, and actively build national and international collaborations that enhance the project’s reach and influence.

About You:

You will be an emerging academic in criminology or a closely related field with a passion for applied research that delivers real-world impact in the criminal justice system. You bring strong critical thinking skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a demonstrated capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including justice professionals, correctional agencies, and academic colleagues, to generate meaningful change through research.

In this position, you will demonstrate:

• Completion or near competition of a PhD in Criminology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated emerging research experience, evidenced by publications and/or national or international conference presentations.
• Proven experience in quantitative research methods, including design, analysis, and data synthesis.

About Criminology at Flinders University:

Flinders Criminology is future-focused, industry-engaged, and delivers real-world impacts on crime and justice policy. Our multidisciplinary team provides students with hands-on experience and opportunities to collaborate with government, industry, and community partners. Supported by strong partnerships, our research and teaching programs offer broad professional growth and a rewarding career, including affiliation with one of the College’s three research institutes.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Flinders is also located in Adelaide, one of Australia’s most liveable and affordable cities. Adelaide offers a Mediterranean climate, world-class food and wine, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultural festivals. With short commutes, a welcoming community, and excellent work-life balance, Adelaide is an ideal place to build your career and lifestyle.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.
• Wellbeing Initiatives via Thriving@Flinders.
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Mark Halsey.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday 24 November 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

24 Nov 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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