Research Officer
Job No.: 694074
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $100,155 – $108,106 pa HEW 06 (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
Join the School of Chemistry as a Research Officer to provide high-quality research services that support operations of the Water Studies Lab. In this role you will perform a range of complex research activities that play a critical role in supporting the delivery of consulting and research program outcomes.
You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering research and administrative activities. This involves undertaking tasks such as experiments, field work and coordination, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of reports and research documentation. The Research Officer will also use specialized equipment, develop operating procedures, and assist with planning and scheduling, all while ensuring a compliant and safe research environment.
The Research Officer works closely with researchers, clients, staff and students to understand the research requirements and operates with excellence in process and judgement to provide efficient research services in accordance with research protocols and standards.
As a successful candidate, you will bring strong technical research and data analysis expertise, with experience operating, calibrating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, ideally within water quality analysis environments.
About Monash University
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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.
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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'.
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: Professor Perran Cook, Professor, Water Studies Centre, perran.cook@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Monday 22 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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