• Flexible location; preference for candidates from East Gippsland
• Full-time or part-time depending on location, and fixed-term
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

The Faculty of Arts and Education is dedicated to advancing teaching, learning, and social development while fostering innovative research within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. We prioritise impactful, solution-driven research and collaborate closely with industry partners and government to translate findings into practice.

About the role:

The Research Fellow will lead the initiation, design, and execution of high-quality research focused on disaster-affected communities. This project, in partnership with Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), will investigate the role of volunteers and business actors in facilitating effective community-led recovery.

The research will examine the perspectives and experiences of community members and skilled external business volunteers to identify factors that contribute to successful business volunteering in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. As an integral member of a dynamic research team, the Research Fellow will spearhead collaborative research initiatives aimed at generating novel outcomes. This position is suited to a researcher keen to explore and build on new areas and foster research and researcher development to have real-world impact and contribute to a dynamic and enthusiastic research team.

Applicants who reside within the East Gippsland area are preferable.

As a Research Fellow, you will:

• Support and lead applications for research and creative activities, including external competitive funding and commercialization efforts, demonstrating sustained efforts.
• Build a national reputation through a growing, focused body of work recognized for quality, excellence, and timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners.
• Initiate, design, conduct, and lead interdisciplinary research collaborations and industry partnerships to enable major breakthroughs and innovative solutions for real-world impact.
• Supervise and mentor honours and HDR students for timely completions, high-quality outcomes, and professional development, while promoting a culture of research excellence and industry partnerships.
• Demonstrate timely delivery of commercialization and translation outcomes, contributing to positive impact and national recognition.

Alongside varied tasks and responsibilities, this role will include:

• literature reviews and context analysis
• managing schedules and identifying participants for interviews, focus groups and surveys
• interview and focus group coding
• qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• project partner engagement and communication, and
• project management tasks including reporting requirements and aspects of budget management.
• The position will also support the preparation and finalisation of research articles, grant applications and other project documents including editing, proof reading, and revisions   

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications
• Success in obtaining external research funding
• Ability to contribute to communities through research
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
• A strong understanding of rural communities and ability to engage with a wide range of community members
• Experience in project management and aspects of budget management

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Max Kelly (Associate Professor, International and Community Development) via max.kelly@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Level-B---Research-only.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 13 November.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.