Research Officer, Rheumatology

Job No.: 687222

Location: Monash Medical Centre

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

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

• Drive impact in clinical research at a world top 50 university
• Join a collaborative community advancing vital rheumatology studies
• Be part of bold ideas as our Research Officer supporting major registries

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Research Officer to support the operations of the Lupus+ Clinical Research Hub through the delivery of high-quality research services. This position contributes to the Australian Lupus Registry and the Australian Sjogren Cohort Study by coordinating research administration, scheduling and data entry to maintain smooth research workflows and meet project timelines.

A key focus of the role is supporting research projects involving patients attending Monash Rheumatology Clinics. The position ensures research activities comply with ethical and governance requirements and that project milestones are delivered to expected standards. With responsibilities spanning project management, data collection, reporting and communication, the role plays an important part in the effective functioning of the research hub.

The successful candidate will bring relevant tertiary qualifications and strong analytical, organisational and data analysis skills. The role requires the ability to apply appropriate technical methods, manage competing priorities and support research projects within agreed timeframes. An understanding of confidentiality and information handling principles is essential and familiarity with tools such as STATA and RedCap is highly desirable.

If you are looking to contribute to meaningful clinical research within a collaborative and supportive environment 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

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

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.

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: Rachel Koelmeyer Australian Lupus Registry & Biobank Manager, rachel.koelmeyer@monash.edu or Professor Alberta Hoi, Head of Lupus+ Clinical Research Hub, alberta.hoi@monash.edu

Position Description: Research Officer

Applications Close: Sunday 4 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT