Research Officer

Job No.: 691943

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: 1 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW 6 plus 17% super

• 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

The Research Officer supports the operations of the XYX Lab by delivering high-quality research, design, and administrative assistance that contributes to gender-sensitive and inclusive placemaking outcomes. Working under the guidance of the Professor of the area, the role helps coordinate codesign activities, develop bespoke materials and surveys, and assist with data collection, analysis, and research documentation.

The position involves a variety of tasks including scheduling workshops and bookings, designing presentations and research materials, preparing questionnaires, and supporting literature reviews, architectural case studies, and project reporting. The Research Officer ensures all activities follow established research methodologies, policies, and safety requirements.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills to maintain effective collaboration with researchers, participants, and external stakeholders. By staying informed about developments in the field and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, the Research Officer helps strengthen the quality, impact, and visibility of the lab’s research.

About the area

Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) is a dynamic community of thinkers and makers who combine creativity with critical inquiry to address contemporary global challenges. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and practice-based research, MADA advances design knowledge across areas such as health, mobility, gender and place, and emerging technologies. The Faculty offers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate design programs that prepare students for sustainable creative careers and values diversity, inclusive practices and equitable decision-making in all aspects of its work.

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.

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.

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: Professor Nicole Kalms, Lab Director (Associate Dean - Research) - 0408 006 636

Position Description: Research Officer

Applications Close:Wednesday, 28 April at 11:55pm AEST