Research Program Officer – Blood Synergy Program

Job No.: 684863

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 6 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the forefront of health research. As a Research Program Officer within the internationally recognised Transfusion Research Unit (TRU), you’ll be part of the Blood Synergy Program – a flagship national and international collaboration driving evidence-based improvements in patient blood management, critical care, and complex transfusion needs.

In this role, you’ll:

• Contribute directly to research that informs clinical practice, healthcare policy, and patient outcomes
• Coordinate projects, prepare reports, and support regulatory and ethics processes
• Engage with diverse stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, and consumers
• Play a central part in ensuring the success of a program honoured with the Fiona Stanley Award at the NHMRC Research Excellence Awards

By joining us, you’ll gain exposure to world-leading research, strong collaborative networks, and the chance to make an impact on health systems in Australia and beyond.

What you’ll need to succeed:
To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders and consumers effectively
• High-level analytical and data management skills, with attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• A collaborative mindset, with the initiative to work independently when required
• An understanding of research ethics, governance and confidentiality, ideally with prior experience in clinical or health-related research

The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, one of the largest in the Asia Pacific, provides a vibrant, supportive environment with expertise spanning epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical trials, health systems, policy, and more. As part of Monash’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, we are committed to improving health and wellbeing for all people and communities.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We champion inclusive practices and apply achievement relative to opportunity in all recruitment.

For more information about the TRU and Blood Synergy, visit:
www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/units/transfusionresearch | bloodsynergy.org

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.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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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

Please include a cover letter with your application that outlines your overall suitability for the role, making reference to the key capabilities and attributes listed above.  For further instructions on how to apply, 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: Dr Karina Brady, Program Manager - Transfusion Research Unit, karina.brady@monash.edu

Position Description: Position Description

Applications Close: Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST