Researcher - Education

• Full time, fixed term 12months opportunity from commencement
• Level A Academic (Research only)
• Campus Independent
• Support the Nexus Program
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

Seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Nexus research team as a Researcher, Education to conduct research activities, publish papers and develop outputs.

About the position

This position offers the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research within the award-winning Nexus program, while developing independent research capabilities and building a strong academic profile for future career advancement.

Nexus is delivered by La Trobe University as part of the High Achieving Teachers Program with the support of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.  In a first-of-its-kind employment-based pathway into secondary teaching, Nexus prepares, mentors and graduates selected teaching candidates for economically, culturally diverse and hard-to-staff schools in Melbourne, regional and rural Victoria, and Sydney. Nexus is unique in its commitment to preparing teachers who are culturally diverse, socially just and who come from regional backgrounds themselves, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• PhD in Education or related discipline (completed within the last 5 years)
• Demonstrated experience in educational research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods). This includes skills relating to:
• Statistical analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics)
• Survey design and analysis
• Software skills: SPSS, R, SAS, Stata, NVivo
• Interviews
• Thematic or other types of qualitative analysis
• Mixed-method integration techniques
• Familiarity and understanding of online survey questionnaire tools (such as RedCap/QuestionPro/Qualtrics).
• Demonstrated ability to synthesise data from a diverse range of sources
• Track record of recent publications in peer-reviewed education journals
• Strong knowledge and understanding of ethical research practices and procedures
• Knowledge, understanding, and first-hand experience of the Australian school context
• Demonstrated awareness of Australian education policy and curriculum standards
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities within Australian educational settings
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional attention to detail, including in written communications, data management, and analysis

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Wednesday 10 September 2025

Position Enquiries:Senior Research Fellow, Meera Varadharajan;

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Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

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Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD Research Officer -

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia for the full duration of this appointment may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document with responses addressing all 'Essential Criteria' bullet points located within the PD.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you'll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future