Research Officer - Public Health and Substance Use
Job No.: 687696
Location: Peninsula campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6) - Full-time (1.0)
Duration: 12-months fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Join a leading centre and elevate your impact in addiction research
- Thrive in a collaborative community advancing meaningful research outcomes
- Contribute to research that will improve treatment for people experiencing addiction
The Opportunity
Join the Monash Addiction Research Centre in a role that plays an integral part in delivering high-quality research services that support the Centre’s operations. This position will contribute to NHMRC and MRFF funded projects by coordinating research activities, engaging with experts and stakeholders and helping to develop operating procedures that uphold rigorous research standards.
This role manages a wide range of research and administrative functions that support the full lifecycle of research projects and will work closely with researchers, clinical experts, Centre staff and students to ensure research activities progress smoothly within a safe and compliant environment. These functions include coordinating trials, organising meetings and events, undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection and contributing to the preparation of reports and documentation for research leaders and funding bodies.
The position is well suited to someone with a relevant degree, supported by strong analytical, technical research skills and research experience. Success in the role will also be enabled by excellent organisational capability, effective project coordination and experience preparing ethics applications, research reports and manuscripts using referencing software.
If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in a collaborative environment we welcome your application and invite you to bring your expertise to a team committed to improving outcomes in addiction research.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
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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.
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: Dr Louisa Picco, Research Fellow, +61 3 9904 4422
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Monday 5 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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