Job Summary
Role type: Part Time (0.4FTE); Fixed Term until June ****.
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Department/ School: Department of Medicine; Melbourne Medical School.
Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 or Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. pro rata for part‐time plus 17% super.
Dedicated chronic disease research fellowship - deepen UniMelb-Austin Health collaboration - pathway to independent funding and clinical research leadership.
Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
What you will deliver
Lead or co‐lead cutting-edge chronic disease research projects in collaboration with Austin Health and University colleagues.
Secure competitive research funding as chief or co‐investigator, contributing to strategic, team‐based grant applications.
Produce high‐quality publications and conference outputs, including lead or senior authorship in peer‐reviewed journals.
Supervise and mentor research higher degree candidates and medical students, fostering excellent research training experiences.
Build and sustain networks with clinical, industry, community and Indigenous partners to deepen translational research impact.
You may be a great fit if you
Hold a PhD or DMedSci in a biomedical, clinical or health field relevant to chronic disease.
Maintain a clinical or research appointment based at Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in a relevant discipline.
Demonstrate a growing national profile in chronic disease research, evidenced by competitive funding and peer‐reviewed publications.
Exhibit strong judgement, initiative and the ability to coordinate complex,



multidisciplinary research activities and teams.
Provide effective supervision and mentoring for research higher degree candidates and medical students in clinical research settings.
Manage administrative responsibilities, including committees, reporting and project governance, with excellent written and oral communication.
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 programmes, 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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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.
Your new team




You will join the Department of Medicine, partnering closely with Austin Health to tackle complex chronic diseases.
Our team integrates clinicians, scientists and trainees, translating discoveries into better treatments and outcomes for diverse communities.
We champion collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, and support your development as an independent research leader.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
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.
Application essentials
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.
Applications close: 10 November.
11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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