Research Program Officer

Job No.: 672750

Location: Peninsula campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6) - Full-time (1.0)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $93,496 - $100,918 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact as Research Program Officer at a top 50 University
• Join a collaborative team driving addiction research and innovation
• Be inspired by extraordinary ideas shaping the future of addiction research

The Opportunity

The Monash Addiction Research Centre (MARC) is seeking a committed Research Program Officer to support its innovative research programs. This role is vital in ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality research and administrative services that underpin MARC’s mission to improve responses to addiction. From coordinating research activities to assisting with grant applications and funding proposals, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to impactful research within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

In this diverse role, you will also manage a variety of responsibilities, including coordinating events, and preparing detailed reports for research leaders and stakeholders. You will play a key role in tracking research impact and contributing to external communications, such as newsletters and policy submissions, ensuring the Centre’s activities align with its strategic goals. 

We are looking for a motivated individual with a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, alongside exceptional organisational and project coordination skills. Your ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support projects to completion will be critical to success in this role.

If you are passionate about supporting innovative research and are ready to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply and be part of MARC’s important work.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

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

Your application must address the selection criteria. 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 Suzanne Nielsen, Deputy Director - Monash Addiction Research Centre, + 61 3 9904 4641

Position Description: Research Program Officer

Applications Close: Monday 6 January 2025, 11:55pm AEDT