- Full time – (Part time will be considered)
- Fixed Term – 3 years
- Bundoora Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
About the position
One of the larger schools within the University, the School of Psychology & Public Health undertakes teaching and research across a broad range of disciplines, including: Neuroscience; Psychology; Counselling; Rehabilitation Counselling; Art Therapy; Family Therapy; Public Health; Digital Health and Analytics; Health Information Management; and Ergonomics, Safety and Health. The school comprises six academic units: the Department of Public Health, the Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy, the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR), The Bouverie Centre and the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC).
The Department of Public Health is a leading authority in many areas of public health including health policy, health promotion, health systems, services and management, digital health and analytics, health information management and informatics, and occupational health. The Department hosts a number of specialist research units and programs, including the: Palliative Care Unit (PCU); the Centre for Health Communication and Participation (CHCP); and the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors (CEHF).
Research areas include health promotion, vulnerable / at risk populations, chronic illnesses and disability, end of life care, health information management, digital health, health policy, systems and management, gender and health, occupational health, and public health practice.
This position is to support an ARC funded project (DP250100393) focussed on developing a model of sustainable work to enable long working lives. This project aims to build a contemporary post-covid model of sustainable work, through examining the necessary workplace conditions required to address current age and gender inequities. A model of the key requirements for supporting sustainable work will enhance our capacity to create more equitable conditions to address current age and gender inequities.
This three-year position will support the research team in using existing data sets and the collection of new data to inform the development and testing of a new contemporary model of work.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline e.g psychology, ergonomics and human factors, public health.
- Evidence of experience in research and evaluation and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
- A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports.
- A record of mentoring early career researchers and / or HDR supervision.
- Experience in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, lead write up and all stages of research process.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
- Relevant research software expertise such as Stata, NVivo, EndNote etc.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site childcare facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 14th September 2025
Position Enquiries: Jodi Oakman, Professor (Discipline Cluster Lead) Psychology & Public Health
via email: J.Oakman@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Research Fellow Occupational & PH.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter,
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
