Research Fellow
Job No.: 686982
Location: Melbourne CBD
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30th June 2027
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Institute for Safety Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR), a collaboration between Monash University and WorkSafe Victoria, is at the forefront of improving workplace health, safety, and recovery outcomes. Since 2009, ISCRR has pioneered an innovative research model that transforms evidence into action—helping people lead healthier lives.
We are seeking a Research Fellow (Level B) to join our dynamic Research and Evaluation team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to multidisciplinary research that influences policy and practice in occupational health and safety, rehabilitation, and compensation.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct high-quality research and evidence reviews that shape safer workplaces.
- Collaborate with experts to design studies, analyse complex data, and deliver impactful insights.
- Prepare research outputs, proposals, and publications to the highest standards.
- Manage key data resources and support knowledge translation for real-world impact.
What We’re Looking For:
- A doctoral qualification or equivalent research experience.
- Expertise in evidence reviews and systematic research methods.
- Strong analytical and statistical skills, with a proven publication record.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Why ISCRR?
- Be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and impact.
- Work on projects that directly improve health and social outcomes for Victorian workers.
- Engage with leading academics and industry professionals.
If you’re passionate about research that makes a difference, apply now and help shape the future of workplace health and safety
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.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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'.
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: Prof. Sarah Anderson, Director, Institute of Safety Compensation and Recovery Research, +61 (0) 403 046 761 or sarah.anderson1@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow - Level B - Evidence review
Applications Close: Monday 24th November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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