Research Fellow in Mental & Physical Health Promotion

Job No.: 687775

Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street Richmond

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact through globally significant mental health research
• Join an inclusive, collaborative team shaping national policy
• As Research Fellow, turn big data into real-world impact

The Opportunity

The National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU) is leading a Medical Research Future Fund–supported program (2026–2030) to strengthen evidence on addiction, self-harm and mental ill health. The multidisciplinary study will analyse 20 years of binational cohort and cross-sectional data, link administrative datasets, and establish a new cohort. It will examine how alcohol availability affects adolescent and young adult health, informing policy, services and economic responses.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Fellow to support the design and delivery of this complex program, ensuring rigorous methodology, data integration and high-quality outputs. The role includes managing large linked datasets, preparing ethics and governance documentation, coordinating milestones across investigators, engaging stakeholders and a Community Advisory Group and contributing to publications and reports to ensure timely project delivery.

We are seeking a candidate with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent multidisciplinary research experience. Strong expertise in data collection, management and advanced analysis is essential, alongside a proven publication record, proficiency in Stata and Microsoft Office, and the capacity to contribute to competitive grant development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program with tangible policy impact—candidates ready to deliver rigorous, influential research are encouraged to apply.

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.

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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'. 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: Dr Bosco Rowland, Statistician/Senior Research Fellow, +61 3 9903 9145

Position Description: Research Fellow in Mental-Physcial Health Promotion

Applications Close: Friday 20 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT