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Job Title


Research Fellow


Company : Australian Catholic University


Location : Port Phillip,


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Campus Location: Melbourne, Australia Job No: APTAV115342004 Develop your research career and make a significant contribution to ACU''s research profile ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions Work with the Executive Dean (FEA) to develop and support their program of research, including ARC research projects. Full time, five year fixed term role at our Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility. About the role: Operating within the Faculty of Education and Arts , the Research Fellow will work within the Faculty of Education and Arts to develop and support the program of research for the Executive Dean, including the ARC research projects. They will have a demonstrated capacity to make a significant contribution to the University''s research profile and have a commitment to developing a research career. The role will lead and co-ordinate multi-site research projects and other projects, as directed by the Executive Dean. Contact: General enquiries can be sent to Sarah Williams, Executive Assistant - Faculty of Education and Arts at: acu.edu.au What we offer: The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks'' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here. How to Apply: Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process Step 2: Click the ''View Position Description and Apply'' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your: resume (maximum 5 pages). responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions. Applications close: 23-NOV-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only). Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence. About ACU: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU''s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website. Learn more about Athena Swan