Associate Research Fellow

Summary

An opportunity to coordinate an innovative health services research pilot in the Grampians Region (Ballarat, with flexibility), working with health partners to deliver trials that improve care transitions and patient outcomes.

• Based at Ballarat + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time 0.6 and 12-months fixed term
• 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.

As an Associate Research Fellow, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver an innovative health services research pilot focused on improving hospital to primary care transitions in regional Victoria.
• Work closely with clinicians, general practices and key partners including Grampians Health and the Western Victorian Primary Health Network.
• Manage day‑to‑day trial coordination, including data collection, quality assurance, meetings and protocol refinement.
• Contribute to research outputs, including reports, publications and knowledge translation activities, with mentorship from senior researchers.
• Build applied research capability within a collaborative, solution‑led team, delivering real‑world impact across the Australian health system.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualifications/experience) with emerging research outputs and experience across core research activities.
• Strong research capability, including literature reviews, data collection, analysis, report writing and contributing to publications and grant activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse information and produce clear, high‑quality outputs for diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively, build strong working relationships and contribute to community and stakeholder engagement through research.
• Well-developed analytical, organisational and ethical practice skills, including confidentiality, privacy, compliance and effective planning to deliver outcomes.

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 Madison Frith - Associate Research Fellow • School of Health & Social Dev on madison.frith@deakin.edu.au

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

 _PD,Associate Research Fellow_19032026.pdf

Applications for this position close on April 5, 2026.

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.