- Full time
- Fixed Term 1/3/27 – 28/2/31
- Position based at Bundoora Campus
- Salary range $118,530 – $139,974 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Level B Research Fellow as the Victorian site coordinator (Soccer) for our Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) protectHER project. protectHER will scale up proven injury prevention programs for women and girls playing community soccer. protectHER seeks to translate this evidence into nationwide implementation, partnering with the Football Australia to embed coach accreditation, digital resources, and sustained adoption strategies across community Australian soccer leagues nationally. This role requires an experienced post-doctoral researcher with qualifications and expertise in trial coordination.
This role requires experience managing partnerships with sporting organisations and administrators and will be a critical interface with the local leagues, clubs, and coaches in Victoria. They will be the primary point of contact for Victorian leagues (i.e. administrators, and associated clubs/coaches), study clinicians (delivering the workshops) and blinded observers.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
- A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-site or community-based clinical trials, implementation studies, or complex research projects, including recruitment, data collection, monitoring and audit activities.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with sporting organisations, leagues, clubs, administrators, coaches and community stakeholders, preferably within community soccer or women’s and girls’ sport.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD-Level-B-Research-Only protectHER project.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A cover letter, outlining why you are interested and what relevant skills and experience you bring to the role.
- 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.
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
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