Research Assistant/Fellow, Child Health Economics

University of Melbourne • Full-time • Australia • A$ 119.23k - A$ 141.58k / year • 2m ago

Research Assistant/Fellow, Child Health Economics (2 position available)

Position Number: 0065665 & 0065681
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Health Economics Group, Centre for Health Policy
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super

Specialise in paediatric health economics / Collaborate with clinical research programs / Develop a tailored research program
to advance your career in health economics and make a lasting impact on child health outcomes
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Fellow in Health Economics, you'll have the exciting opportunity to specialise in evaluating paediatric interventions and programs. You'll work alongside world-class researchers at Melbourne Health Economics and the Child Health Economics Unit, developing and managing innovative research projects. This role offers you the chance to shape your own research program, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-quality publications that influence child health outcomes globally.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct Innovative Research: Develop and manage health economics research programs, focusing on paediatric interventions and producing high-quality publications.
Collaborate and Engage: Work with multidisciplinary teams, participate in professional activities, and engage with external stakeholders to advance health economics research.
Contribute to Teaching and Learning: Participate in the School's educational activities, sharing your expertise with the next generation of health economists.
Drive Research Impact: Disseminate findings through conferences, manage outreach activities, and contribute to grant applications to secure funding for future studies.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a passionate researcher with postgraduate qualifications in a quantitative or health-related discipline, bringing valuable experience in health economic evaluations and a keen interest in paediatric health outcomes.

You may also:

Possess postgraduate qualifications in economics, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
Have experience in conducting health economic evaluations, particularly in paediatric settings.
Demonstrate excellent analytical and writing skills for producing high-quality research outputs.
Be a collaborative team player with strong communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Show initiative in developing research programs and securing funding opportunities.

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 fulfillment, including:

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “Melbourne Health Economics”
Melbourne Health Economics (MHE) is a team of about 30 health economists and 12 PhD students. MHE delivers a successful programme of teaching within the Masters in Public Health and a Graduate Certificate in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation.

Melbourne Health Economics comprises 4 units:

Child Health Economics Unit
Economics of Genomics and Precision Medicine Unit
Economics of Global Health and Infectious Diseases Unit
Health Economics and Simulation Modelling for Chronic Disease Unit

MHE also homes M-VAC, the Melbourne Health Technology and Value Assessment Collaborative, established in 2021 and contracted to conduct value-based assessments and evaluations of pharmaceuticals, health services and technologies, preventive and curative programs, and digital health applications.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position for the right candidate.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

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Advertised: 04 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 04 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time