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You are applying for the position ofResearch Officer - Maternal and Perinatal HealthatBurnet Institute.Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.This position is located in: MelbourneIn this role you will support the design, delivery and dissemination of high-quality research focused on improving maternal, newborn and perinatal health outcomes globally. You will contribute to research development, implementation, analysis and communication, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and international collaborators.You will also:Develop and execute research protocols and contribute to ethics submissionsConduct systematic reviews and other knowledge synthesis activitiesContribute to grant applications and peer-reviewed publicationsSupport coordination of research projects, including collaboration within country and international partnersPrepare high-quality scientific reports, manuscripts, presentations and evidence briefsPlease refer to the attached position description for full details. This is a 12-month fixed-term position. We are open to candidates seeking part-time and full-time option (0.8 - 1.0 FTE). Hybrid working arrangement is available.Let''s talk about youThe following criteria are essential requirements:A postgraduate qualification (Honours, Masters or PhD) in public health, epidemiology, global health, biostatistics or a related disciplineDemonstrated experience in maternal, newborn or perinatal health researchExperience conducting systematic reviews, literature searches and evidence synthesisStrong scientific writing skills, including experience contributing to reports, manuscripts or publicationsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with multidisciplinary and international teamsThe following are desirable but not essential:Experience supporting ethics applications and grant submissionsExperience working in global health or low- and middle-income country research settingsExperience contributing to academic supervision or mentoring of studentsThe Burnet experience...We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do - achieving a more equitable world through better health.We offer:A monthly accrued day off for full-time staffStudy leaveFlexible working arrangementsGenerous salary packagingOpportunities for career and professional developmentWho are we?Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research.Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 400 staff and students working across cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health issues. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Women''s, Children''s and Adolescents'' Health are at the heart of our daily decision making. Harnessing our international and local field presence, our laboratories, and our mixed development and research cultures drives a greater focus on the most relevant health issues and achieves a greater impact as a result.Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we also have offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar and are actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).Bring your whole self to workAt Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council that works to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both national and international best practice and staff input. Burnet holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award from Science in Gender Equity (SAGE). If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know by emailing [email protected] .Apply below and attach the following documents:ResumeApplications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a National Police Check and/or Working with Children. Current Australian working rights are required for all applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr