- Part-Time .60FTE (3 days per week), Fixed Term up to 3 years from commencement
- Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses) location
- Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation
About the position
The Research Officer (Qualitative Research) will play a key role in project management, including the design, coordination and implementation of the qualitative components of the project which focus on school-based case studies and stakeholder co-design through Social Labs.
The position supports La Trobe University’s strategic priorities in education research, social justice, and community-engaged scholarship, and provides opportunities for research capacity building through collaboration with a national and international research team.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A graduate degree in Education, or a doctoral degree.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to coordinate research activities across multiple sites, manage timelines, and support delivery of project milestones.
- Evidence of experience in qualitative research and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
- A record of contribution to publications, conference papers and/or reports demonstrating research potential.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
- Ability to contribute to collaborative academic writing and publication processes.
- Travel across VIC, NSW and QLD as required.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD Research Officer.pdf
Benefits
- 17% superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Monday 27 July 2026
Position Enquiries: Babak Dadvand, Associate Professor Professional Practice Pedagogy
Email: B.Dadvand@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 must include the following documents:
- An up to date resume;
- 1 page cover letter; and
- Address Key Selection Criteria in a separate document under Essential Criteria located in the PD.
Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing 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.
