• Fixed term 3 years
• La Trobe Bundoora campus Location
• Full time position
• Offered at either Level B (Research Fellow) or Level C (Senior Research Fellow)
About the Centre
OTARC is Australia's first Centre dedicated to autism research, established in 2008. It provides a vehicle for knowledge creation and translation including evidence-based practices and supports, training opportunities and collaboration with community services and research centres/universities involved in autism research both in Australia and overseas. With a focus across the lifespan and the full range of ability, research at the OTARC encompasses four core program areas: Identification and Diagnosis; Supports and Practices for Daily Living; Educational and Vocational Engagement; and Health and Wellbeing.
About the position
The Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow will join the research team at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) and make independent and original contributions to research which have a significant impact on the Autistic and autism communities, and contribute towards the research effort of the centre at a national and international level.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
• Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental differences or related areas.
• A record of high-level scholarly research, as evidenced by the impact and significance of research outcomes.
• Strong understanding of and willingness to work within the processes of participatory and inclusive research practices, particularly as they relate to the autism research field.
• Demonstrated record of achievement as a leading researcher with a reputation for skills, knowledge and expertise at a state/national level.
Please refer to the Position Description/s for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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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 Monday the 17th of February 2025
Position Enquiries: Alison Lane a.lane@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume
Please scroll down to apply.
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.
