Griffith Health aims to transform the world by educating the next generation, providing lifelong learning opportunities and conducting world-leading research, to achieve a healthier future for all. The School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work is known for innovation and excellence in health education, research, clinical practice, human services and social work. We focus on addressing many of the health challenges facing people and have extensive ties to local, national and international communities.

This opportunity will be primarily based at Logan. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join the Australian Research Council Industry Fellowship ‘Building research literacy and coordinated care for young people in the homelessness sector’. Using ethnographic and participatory methods, the research will map the assemblage of policy, services and systems that young people experiencing homelessness and housing instability must navigate. Additionally, the research will examine how research is understood and used in daily practice and build capability to support practitioner-research. Outcomes include the co-design of a practical toolkit to build research literacy and skills for practitioners and drive systemic improvements to coordinated social care for young people.

The primary focus of this role is to investigate to the assemblage of youth support practices, policies and systems, focusing on practitioner research knowledge and practice, including as co-researchers. Ideally, this project will incorporate critical approaches and social theory to understand the youth support service system and evidence-informed practice. Success in this role requires collaboration with the Industry Partner, Anglicare Southern Queensland.

The selection of the applicant for the award of a Higher Degree Research Scholarship at Griffith University is based on academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to you will be able to work in a multi-disciplinary research environment, collaborate with research partners that are not-for-profit organisations, demonstrate strong analytical skills, work both independently and collaboratively and be well organised. You will have evidence of a passion for critical research on social problems with a strong desire to undertake research in understanding and addressing youth homelessness and housing instability.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with honours equivalent to first-class honours, or a Master’s degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a Bachelor honours degree, or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program, refer here.

Please note:

• A successful candidate is expected to hold degrees in social work, human services, social science, sociology or related fields.
• This role may involve working with research participants under the age of 18. As such, the successful applicant may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (or be eligible to obtain one) and provide a National Police Check as a condition of their enrolment and/or involvement in the project

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 OR
3. A score of no less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR
4. A minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency OR
5. An overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025) OR
6. An overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025) OR
7. An overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic OR
8. An overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET) .

About the scholarship
The 2026 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $35,656 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

EoI process
Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected], containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the ‘About you’ section
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names and contact details of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 17 April 2026 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

What Griffith offers
As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For project related enquiries please contact:
Dr Rose-Marie Stambe
Email:  [email protected]

For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Email: [email protected]