Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$87k–$116k/yr
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Part-time 0.6 and 2 years fixed-term Research Assistant $86,599 - $116,417 + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefi…
Skills: Research administration, Data collection, Participant recruitment, Communication, Time management
City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$87k–$97k/yr
Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and continuing $86,744 - $97,290 (HEW 5) + 17% Superannuation Benefits for working with us! At Deakin, we offer m…
Skills: Administrative support, Financial support, Customer service, Fleet management, Parking operations
City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$124k–$141k/yr
Based at either our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong Campus + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and continuing HEW 8 $123,554 - $141,459 + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin, we offer more than just a jo…
Skills: Audio visual engineering, Team leadership, Project management, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$100k–$108k/yr
Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and continuing role HEW 6 $100,128 – $108,130 + 17% superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin, you’ll be part of an inclusive, supportive culture where your contrib…
Skills: Program coordination, Student services, Stakeholder engagement, Project management, International education
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
$122k–$145k/yr
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus Full-time and continuing in the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from o…
Skills: Exercise Science, Sport Science, Curriculum Design, Student-centered Learning, Research
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$87k–$97k/yr
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and continuing HEW 5 $86,744 - $97,290 + 17% Superannuation Why join Deakin? At Deakin, we offer more than just a job, we offer a career with pu…
Skills: Administrative support, Stakeholder engagement, Process coordination, Communication, Problem-solving
City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$110k–$121k/yr
Flexible location – Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangement Full-time and continuing HEW 7 $110,171 - $121,309 + 17% Superannuation Open to all current Deakin staff members only Why join …
Skills: Learning design, Curriculum development, Stakeholder engagement, Project coordination, Instructional design
Hybrid
$100k–$108k/yr
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and continuing $100,128 - $108,130 (HEW 6) + 17% Superannuation Benefits for working with us! At Deakin, we offer …
Skills: Data analysis, Reporting, Dashboard design, Data visualization, Stakeholder engagement
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
Casual Hourly Rate: Casual HEW 1 ($40.55 per hour + 12% superannuation) Employment Type: Casual Location: Burwood Campus and as required across our Geelong campuses. About the Role: The staff member will provide an excel…
Skills: Hospitality, Customer service, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Teamwork
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
Casual Hourly Rate: Casual HEW 1 ($40.55 per hour + 12% superannuation) Employment Type: Casual Location: Burwood Campus and as required across our Geelong campuses. About the Role: The staff member will provide an excel…
Skills: Hospitality, Customer service, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Teamwork
Geelong, Victoria, Australia · On-site
$80k–$85k/yr
Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus Full-time and continuing HEW 4 $80,046 - $84,849 + 17% Superannuation Why this role matters: Through the delivery of daily animal care and feeding, this role plays a key part in m…
Skills: Animal husbandry, Animal welfare, Water quality monitoring, Facility sanitisation, Data record keeping
City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$110k–$121k/yr
Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Full time & Continuing $110,171 - $121,309 (HEW 7) + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin, we offer more than …
Skills: Facilities management, Property management, Asset management, Contractor management, Essential safety measures
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
Salary Rate: Casual HEW 1 ($40.50 per hour + 12% superannuation) Employment Type: Casual Location: Melbourne, Burwood Campus About the role: The Kitchen Porter supports the smooth operation of the Burwood Pantry kitchen …
Skills: Kitchen maintenance, Dishwashing, Sanitisation, Food preparation, Hygiene standards
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
Salary Rate: Casual HEW 1 ($40.50 per hour + 12% superannuation) Employment Type: Casual Location: Melbourne, Burwood Campus About the role: The Kitchen Porter supports the smooth operation of the Burwood Pantry kitchen …
Skills: Kitchen maintenance, Dishwashing, Sanitizing, Food preparation, Hygiene standards
Geelong, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$87k–$116k/yr
Located at HERB (Barwon Health, Geelong) + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and fixed-term for 2 years Level A $86,599 – $116,417+ 17% Superannuation Benefits for working with us! At Deakin, we offer more than just a j…
Skills: Metagenomics analysis, AI-based analytical methods, R, REDCap, Stata
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and fixed-term for five years Attractive remuneration package and benefits provided + 17% superannuation Who are we? Deakin is a cutting-edge pu…
Skills: Academic leadership, Strategic management, Operational management, Stakeholder engagement, Research leadership
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$83k–$112k/yr
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Part-time 0.4FTE and fixed-term until June 2027 Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefi…
Skills: Research, Clinical trial management, Group facilitation, Lifestyle therapy, Data collection
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$83k–$112k/yr
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements Part-time 0.4FTE and fixed-term until June 2027 Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefi…
Skills: Group facilitation, Clinical trial support, Research data management, Lifestyle therapy, Mental health support
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$87k–$145k/yr
Based at the Queenscliff Marine Centre, with hybrid work arrangements available Full-time and fixed term for 3 years Level A $86,599 - $116,417 or Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation Help shape the future ma…
Skills: Environmental modelling, Machine learning, Data science, Geospatial analysis, Oceanography
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
Salary Rate: Casual HEW 4 ($52.36 per hour + 11% superannuation) Employment Type: Casual Location: Melbourne Burwood Campus Become the friendly face of Deakin Residential Services. Support current and future Residents as…
Skills: Customer service, Administrative support, Problem-solving, Team collaboration, Reception
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Hybrid
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The Research Assistant will coordinate participant recruitment and engagement while supporting data collection through surveys and mobile assessments. They will also contribute to research tasks such as literature reviews, data cleaning, and the preparation of project reports and documentation.
Successful candidates must have experience in research administration, data collection, and participant coordination within a university or research setting. Strong communication, organizational skills, and high digital literacy are required to manage study components and maintain ethical standards.
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nandi Vijayakumar - Senior Research Fellow • School of Psychology on [email protected]
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD_Research Assistant_040826.pdf
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 Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based 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.
Bringing international education within reach
The best of Australia and United Kingdom higher education here in Indonesia. Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia is a joint international campus from two universities in the top 200 QS Global University Rankings. Students will get dual degrees, one from Deakin University and one from Lancaster University. All of our dual degrees are approved by the Indonesian Government and equivalent to sarjana degrees.
Bringing international education within reach
The best of Australia and United Kingdom higher education here in Indonesia. Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia is a joint international campus from two universities in the top 200 QS Global University Rankings. Students will get dual degrees, one from Deakin University and one from Lancaster University. All of our dual degrees are approved by the Indonesian Government and equivalent to sarjana degrees.
