Details - Research Officer

• Fixed term until June 2027
• Bundoora (Melbourne)
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model support

About the position

The Research Officer will support MindCare4Women, a national research program funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing focused on reducing dementia risk among women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Working with the Principal Investigator, Project Manager and broader research team, the Research Officer will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality research outputs, including manuscripts, conference abstracts and presentations. The position will have a particular focus on data management, cleaning and mixed-methods analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data, and will contribute to the interpretation and dissemination of research findings.

The successful candidate will be fluent in either Hindi or Punjabi, with fluency in both languages highly desirable, and will support engagement with relevant communities and, where appropriate, review or translation of research materials.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as public health, psychology, health sciences, ageing, dementia, social science, health services research or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking research, with the capacity to independently manage defined research activities and contribute to study design, data collection, analysis and interpretation in collaboration with senior researchers.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation, and proficiency in qualitative research software such as NVivo. Experience undertaking quantitative or mixed-methods research will be highly regarded.
• Fluency in written and spoken Hindi or Punjabi. Fluency in both languages is highly desirable.

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

 PD-RO-Mindcare Research Officer - Bilingual 2026.pdf

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Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

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

• An up to date resume; and
• Cover letter including response to all selection criteria

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 People

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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.