Research Fellow in Workplace Injury

Job No.: 672181

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 18-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at Monash University through transformative workplace health research
• Join a collaborative team committed to inclusivity and innovative research excellence
• As a Research Fellow, contribute to innovative ideas alongside leading global experts

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic research initiative at the forefront of workplace health and safety as a Research Fellow in Workplace Injury. The Workers Voice project, funded by the Australian Research Council, is a collaboration led by the Healthy Working Lives Group at Monash University in partnership with esteemed national and international researchers. In this role, you will conduct innovative mixed-methods research, delving into the lived experiences of individuals navigating workplace injuries and compensation systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the field by analysing qualitative and quantitative data, producing impactful publications, and collaborating with a lived experience advisory group to drive meaningful change.

This position extends beyond research activities, encompassing key project responsibilities such as data analysis, report preparation, and the management of multi-stakeholder collaborations. It plays a central role in advancing the team’s research capacity by supporting junior staff development, contributing to research proposal preparation, and driving innovative studies. Embedded within a vibrant, interdisciplinary team, this role offers opportunities to disseminate findings through conferences, seminars, and high-impact journals, amplifying the reach and impact of the research.

We seek candidates with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, complemented by expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and a strong publication record. Demonstrated experience in mentoring and leadership, along with an understanding of workers’ compensation and workplace health, will also be highly valued.

If you’re passionate about driving evidence-based improvements in workplace health and thrive in collaborative and independent research settings, we encourage you to apply and be part of a project that makes a real difference.

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.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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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'. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter providing a succinct overview of your qualifications and clearly highlighting key strengths, experiences and expertise, as well as how you can contribute to the position and its objectives.

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 Alex Collie, + 61 3 9903 0525

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Friday 10 January 2025, 11:55pm AEDT