• Part-Time, .40 FTE (2 days per week), Fixed Term position until 31 May 2031
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The research focus of the Centre is to increase sport, and exercise medicine knowledge through excellent collaborative research and translate knowledge to policy, practice, participation, health, and wellbeing. 

As an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (CRE), the HERKnee CRE (2025-2030 https://hersport.latrobe.edu.au/herknee-cre) aims to design and evaluate interventions and implementation strategies to reduce injury risk and burden (e.g. osteoarthritis) in female, woman and girl athletes across the lifespan.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in Higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area.
• Evidence of experience in research and evaluation and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
• A record of contribution to publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of research potential.

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

 PD Research Officer HERKNEE CRE.pdf

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Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 31 May 2026

Position Enquiries:    Kay Crossley, Director LASEM Research Centre

Email: K.Crossley@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

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

• An up to date resume;
• 1 page cover letter; and
• A separate document addressing the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ under ‘Essential’ heading located in the PD.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

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

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

Our commitment to safety

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.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.