Research Fellow – Injury Data & Health Policy

Job No.: 677444

Location: 553 St Kilda Road

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 18 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 p.a. Level B plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Lead data-driven research with real-world policy impact
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to the NatCrash project, a federally funded initiative investigating road traffic injury compensation data. This role will see you analyse and harmonise large-scale claims, service and payment data across multiple jurisdictions—delivering insights that can influence national injury prevention and health policy.

You’ll be part of the Healthy Working Lives Group, working closely with researchers, government partners and policy leaders. Alongside your NatCrash responsibilities, you’ll contribute to other quantitative research projects within the School.

Your key contributions

• Conduct independent and collaborative research with real policy relevance
• Prepare high-quality publications, research proposals and data-driven insights
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers and research support staff
• Collaborate across disciplines, contributing to broader research initiatives in health systems and services

What you’ll bring

• A doctoral qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
• Strong quantitative analysis skills (R, Stata, or SPSS), with a track record of research outputs
• Experience in health services or injury compensation research is desirable
• Ability to manage projects, work independently, and collaborate across diverse teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

About Monash University

The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is one of the largest public health schools in the Asia Pacific region. Our Health Systems, Services and Policy Division conducts research that supports stronger, more equitable health systems across Australia.

We work closely with government and industry partners to solve complex challenges, inform better policy, and deliver evidence that makes a difference. This role is based at our Alfred Hospital Campus, embedded in a thriving network of public health and research excellence. Learn more: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/divisions/health-systems-services-and-policy

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

Learn more about Monash.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Shannon Gray, Project Lead, Shannon.Gray@monash.edu , m. 0433757283

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 8 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST