Research Officer, Paediatrics

Job No.: 683415

Location: Monash Medical Centre

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.2 - 0.4)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Research Officer role supporting families and advancing vital clinical research
• Join a collaborative team making a real difference for children and parents
• Help shape evidence-based interventions that improve family wellbeing

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity available for a Research Officer to join the team to support a funded research trial for families with children experiencing developmental regression. The role centres on delivering tailored one-on-one coaching to parents while ensuring sessions follow research protocols. It also involves managing bookings, collecting and analysing data and completing administrative tasks that keep the project on track and compliant with timelines and safety standards.

The Research Officer will also contribute to the refinement of coaching interventions and remain informed about the latest developments in developmental regression research and best-practice coaching approaches through literature review, professional networking and team collaboration. Responsibilities also include preparing reports, contributing to project reviews, and ensuring alignment between research activities and overall project goals. Training and supervision will be provided to ensure adherence to protocols and to support skill development in delivering high-quality coaching services.

We are seeking someone with a tertiary qualification in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, psychology or a related discipline, with experience on coaching parents or carers. Strong analytical, organisational and project coordination skills are essential, along with proficiency in tools such as REDCap and Zoom.

If you are ready to contribute to research that supports families and informs best practice, we encourage you to apply.

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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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'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

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: Dr Wan Sim, Wan.Sim@monash.edu

Position Description: Research Officer

Applications Close: Wednesday 27 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST