Research Fellow

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct applied research and evaluations of social enterprises, inclusive work initiatives, and related government programmes
• Integrate and analyse complex datasets to deepen understanding of Australia's for-purpose sector and its social outcomes
• Lead or contribute to high-quality academic and applied publications, reports, and other outputs
• Engage proactively with partner organisations and stakeholders to support co-productive research design
• Manage project workflows, timelines, and reporting requirements to ensure delivery within contractual and grant agreements

Requirements

• PhD in sociology, management, policy studies, evaluation science, or another relevant analytical discipline
• Strong knowledge of evaluation methods and debates, or social enterprise research contexts
• Hands-on experience conducting applied social research or evaluation projects, ideally with external or community partners
• Understanding of participatory and co-productive research approaches and how to apply them in practice
• Strong academic and policy writing skills, with the ability to tailor communication for diverse audiences

Benefits

• 17% superannuation contribution
• Supportive flexible work arrangements
• Career development opportunities, including tailored leadership programs and LinkedIn Learning access
• Progressive leave provisions, including parental, gender affirmation, and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to various discounted services

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a leading institution dedicated to benefiting society through transformative education and research. The Melbourne Social Equity Institute, hosted by Melbourne Law School, conducts interdisciplinary research to address the causes and consequences of social inequities and advances knowledge about effective ways to respond.