Research Officer - TRU

Job No.: 691039

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

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

• Support nationally significant clinical registry research
• Contribute to high impact transfusion and blood management programs
• Join a collaborative, internationally recognised research unit

The Opportunity

Monash University is seeking a Research Officer to join the Clinical Registries team within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

This role sits within the Transfusion Research Unit, an internationally recognised program focused on improving transfusion practice and patient blood management. The Unit leads major national and international collaborations, including the NHMRC funded Blood Synergy program.

As a Clinical Registry Research Officer, you will provide high quality research and project coordination support across registry based and clinical research projects. Working closely with the Registry Project Manager and Clinical Registries Lead, you will contribute to the effective delivery of research outcomes that inform clinical care, policy and practice.

About the Role

You will coordinate day to day research and administrative activities, including:

• Supporting project planning, scheduling and implementation
• Preparing agendas, minutes, reports and documentation for research leaders and committees
• Coordinating research ethics and governance submissions and regulatory reporting
• Liaising with participating hospitals and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with research methodology, ethics, privacy and regulatory requirements
• Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities

This is a critical role that supports the integrity, efficiency and impact of clinical registry research within the Transfusion Research Unit.

About You

You will hold a degree in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience, or bring extensive relevant experience and specialist expertise in a research, technical or administrative field.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to implement effective research processes and systems
• Excellent organisational and project coordination capability, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience supporting research ethics and governance processes
• A thorough understanding of confidentiality, privacy and research ethics principles
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare documentation for diverse audiences
• The ability to work both collaboratively and independently, exercising sound judgement and initiative
• Confidence working with data systems and the capacity to learn new technologies and platforms

About Monash University

The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is one of the largest schools of public health in the Asia Pacific region, advancing health and wellbeing through research, policy and practice.

The Transfusion Research Unit is internationally recognised for research that improves transfusion support for patients with complex needs. Through national collaborations and clinical registries, the Unit generates evidence that strengthens health systems and improves patient outcomes.

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.

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: Vanessa Fox, Registry Program Manager, +61 3 9903 0532

Position Description: Research Officer

Applications Close: Monday 23rd March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST