• Full time
• La Trobe Bundoora Campus location
• Research-focused role for the first three years before converting in a continuing teaching and research role
• Level B

 

About the position

La Trobe University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences is expanding its research in Global Security and seeks to appoint a full-time (1.0 FTE) Research Fellow. The successful candidate will work with senior colleagues to develop a research agenda aligned with the School’s strategy and priorities.

Global Security covers national, defence, economic, health, information, technology, climate, and environmental issues. We invite applications from a range of social science and humanities disciplines, including politics, international relations, strategic studies, sociology, history, economics, and area studies. Expertise in Asia and/or the Pacific is highly valued.

The successful applicant will contribute to research excellence, apply for external funding, and build partnerships across government, industry, civil society, and the private sector, bridging academic, policy, and public domains on key security issues.

 

 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience, in politics, international relations, strategic studies, communications, sociology, history, economics, area studies or other relevant discipline.

• A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential in the broad area of Global Security.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.

 

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

 

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

 

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Tuesday the 3^rd of June 2025

Position Enquiries: Professor Bec Strating, Director, La Trobe Asia

Email: b.strating@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: m.parker@laatrobe.edu.au

 

 

Position Description below:

 PD-Template-BAU-Level-B-Global Security.pdf

 

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

 

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
• A separate document addressing the Key selection criteria under the “Essential Criteria: Skills and knowledge required for the position” section located within the PD; and
• An up to date resume

 

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

 

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.