• Based at Barwon Health + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed-term until August 2029
• $122,391 - $144,759 (Level B) + 17% superannuation

Why this role matters:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in connecting patients and families with innovative clinical research, helping to improve lives and contribute to the future of healthcare. As part of the emerging Deakin–Barwon Health Alliance, you will work collaboratively with clinicians, researchers and healthcare teams to expand access to clinical trials, strengthen research participation across local communities, and support the delivery of world-class research opportunities closer to home. This role offers the chance to contribute to a growing research ecosystem, drive meaningful community impact, and be at the forefront of healthcare innovation aimed at improving outcomes for children and families for years to come. With regular business hours and a supportive, collaborative environment, the position also provides the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to research with real-world impact.

What you'll do in this role:

• Help connect children and families with opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials.
• Build relationships with clinicians, health services and research partners to support trial growth.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality paediatric research with real-world impact.
• Gain hands-on experience in clinical trials while developing your research leadership capability.
• Play a key role in a growing Deakin–Barwon Health initiative expanding access to clinical research.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Medical qualifications and clinical experience, with a passion for paediatric research and a desire to grow as a clinical trial investigator.
• Knowledge of clinical trial conduct, GCP, research governance and ethics, with a commitment to high-quality and participant-centred research.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage clinicians, researchers, health services and research networks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Anne Woollett (Associate Director, Operations and Strategy – Clinical Trials Hub) on anne.woollett@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Research Fellow, 587167.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 13th August at 11:55pm.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job – we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave, ongoing professional development opportunities, and an inclusive and supportive culture. Join a landmark initiative helping to strengthen Victoria's leadership in paediatric clinical research while building meaningful partnerships and delivering projects that create lasting impact for children and young people.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University's safety obligations.