- Based at Barwon Health, Geelong
- Full-time and fixed-term until 30th September 2026
- Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
The role:
Deakin’s Faculty of Health and the IMPACT Institute are committed to translational, solution-focused research that delivers real-world impact. In collaboration with industry and government, we lead innovative clinical trials to improve mental health outcomes.
We are seeking an Associate Research Fellow, based at Barwon Health in Geelong, to support multi-site psychiatric clinical trials, focusing on novel treatments for depression.
The role involves participant recruitment, screening, and data collection, as well as clinical assessments, biological sample management, and general research administration. You'll work within a collaborative, cross-site team contributing to high-quality, practice-driven research.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience (for example, in psychology, nursing, social work or other relevant discipline).
- Previous experience in clinical trials (preferably investigator-initiated trials).
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear, audience-appropriate communications and work effectively both collaboratively and independently across diverse teams and with research participants, specifically, management of people with major mental illness or disability.
- Demonstrated written, administrative, and organisational skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office products, accurate data record keeping, attention to detail, and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to publish research outputs and prepare manuscripts, reports or technical contributions.
- Current driver’s licence.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking “Apply”.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Natasha Gorgievski, Clinical Trial Project Manager, on natasha.gorgievski@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Associate Research Fellow, CADET.pdf
Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Monday 13th October 2025.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
