The Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate and motivated Research Fellow (Research Assistants are also welcome to apply) to play a key role in an impactful, cross-disciplinary project focused on improving trauma-informed recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV). Working under the guidance of the Chief Investigator, you’ll contribute to the independent evaluation of an innovative recovery care model, helping shape future policy and practice in this critical area.

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team of experts from across Monash University, including the Faculty of Education’s School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, the Monash School of Psychological Sciences, the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, and the Health Economics Group within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

Your contributions will span the full scope of the evaluation process—from literature reviews and stakeholder engagement, to conducting interviews and focus groups with victim-survivors and service providers, and supporting the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. You’ll also help produce reports and knowledge-sharing materials that will inform real-world improvements to recovery support systems nationwide.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for an early career researcher to make a meaningful difference while developing their skills in evaluation and translational research—alongside a team committed to social justice, evidence-based practice and systemic change.

Please note we also welcome applications from Research Assistants for this role

About Monash University

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Emily Berger, email: emily.berger@monash.edu

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 4 May, 11:55pm AEST

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