Research Officer Part-time

Research Officer

Role type: Part Time (0.6FTE); Fixed Term for 3 years Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Department of General Practice and Primary Care Salary: $87,266 – $118,416 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super

Drive health system reform for chronic illness / deepen expertise in qualitative research and experience based co-design / partner with universities, health services and communities

Apply now to help deliver integrated care innovation and strengthen patient journeys across North West Melbourne.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity You will help support the TRANSFORM Programs research in implementation and evaluation across one region in Melbourne. You will gain hands-on experience in qualitative research, experience based co-design, and multi-stakeholder health system collaboration.

What you will deliver:

• Support Regional Integration Collaborative meetings, preparing documentation, recording decisions, and tracking agreed follow-up actions.
• Conduct ethics-approved patient journey mapping interviews and assist with organising, coding, and synthesising qualitative data.
• Coordinate Experience-Based Co-Design workshops and stakeholder engagement activities across North West Melbourne.
• Maintain accurate, confidential project documentation and research data in line with ethics and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with TRANSFORM researchers and consumers to support implementation and evaluation of integrated care models.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in health sciences, public health, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate experience conducting qualitative interviews or structured conversations with patients or community members.
• Apply co-design or participatory methodologies, such as Experience-Based Co-Design, within health or community contexts.
• Build collaborative partnerships with consumers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and academic stakeholders across multiple settings.
• Manage competing project priorities using strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• Understand, or be keen to develop knowledge of, research ethics, consent, confidentiality, and data governance.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team: You will join the Department of General Practice and Primary Care within a dynamic academic primary care environment. The TRANSFORM initiative unites universities, health services, and communities to redesign integrated care for chronic illness. You will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with regional partners and consumers. Together, you will generate applied research evidence that shapes policy, practice, and patient experiences across the health system.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact natalie.white.1@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: 10 August. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.