"Research Assistant"

Research Assistant

Apply now Job no: 580974

Work type: Part-time

Location: Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Administration, Health

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.4 - 0.6 FTE) and fixed-term for 12 months
• Research Assistant $76,284 - $83,268 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role:

This role sits within the Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, a collaborative and impact-focused environment committed to innovative teaching and research. The School places high emphasis on solution-led research, working closely with industry and government to put findings into practice.

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Engage collaboratively to provide high level research administration and coordination support
• Assist with completion of research projects, including data collection, analysis, and literature review, ensuring ethical and accurate practices.
• Collaborate with academic and technical staff to deliver research projects and implement quality control procedures.
• Provide administrative support for research projects, including meetings, data management, and project close-out.
• Support researchers across the grant lifecycle, including application preparation, budgeting, reporting, and filing

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An undergraduate and honours/graduate diploma degree in a relevant area (e.g., psychology, cognitive neuroscience), from a recognised university with experience as a research administrator OR an appropriate combination of experience and training.
• Desirable:
• GCP (ICH­E6) training; familiarity with HREC/ethics processes.
• Experience in trial close­out, archiving, and records management.
• Qualitative workflows (coding setup, codebooks) and basic data visualisation.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis software, such as REDCap, Excel (advanced), SPSS or R.
• Strong documentation discipline (protocols, SOPs, minutes, trackers) and meticulous record­keeping.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks.
• Comfortable performing experiments alone without close guidance or supervision.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Enticott (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research Planning and Governance) on peter.enticott@deakin.edu.au

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

PD - Research Assistant - 580974.pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday, 23 February 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 Gender­based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender­based 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.

Advertised: 09 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time