Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow in Rural Health
Job No.: 695952
Location: Any Rural Health Site: Bendigo, Gippsland, Mildura
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2026
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation) or Pro-rata of $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as a research academic at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative rural health research community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas shaping healthier rural communities
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join as a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow and contribute to research that strengthens health outcomes for rural and regional communities. The position will support key research priorities including rural health workforce and training and health service delivery models. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join our team until December 2026, with the potential for a further extension subject to renewed funding.
The role will lead research activities that support rural health priorities, including evidence synthesis, research outputs and supervision of higher degree research students. The position will contribute to collaborative partnerships, external funding opportunities, research leadership and multidisciplinary initiatives that advance rural health outcomes.
We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification or equivalent research experience, with a demonstrated record of research excellence relative to the expectations of the level of position (Level B or C). Experience securing external funding, producing high-quality research outputs, leading research teams and supervising postgraduate research within a multidisciplinary environment will also be highly regarded.
If you are looking to contribute to research that informs policy and improves rural healthcare, we encourage you to apply.
Please indicate your preference for Level B (Research Fellow) or Level C (Senior Research Fellow) in your cover letter, noting the successful applicant will be appointed commensurate with their qualifications, experience and research achievements.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
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.
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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: Professor Belinda O'Sullivan, Professor and Director of Research, +61 3 0427 405 030
Position Description:
Level B Research Fellow
Level C Senior Research Fellow
Applications Close: Thursday 30 July 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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