Vice Chancellor’s Principal Research and Impact Fellow
- Victoria University
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Job Number: 7308451
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Salary / Pay Rate: AUD 161,351.44 – AUD 177,756.42 (15878)
- Application Deadline: Jun 11, 2025
Job Description
- Exciting new Principal Research Fellowship Opportunities
- Full Time, Fixed Term positions available for up to 5 years
- Join our vibrant research community
- Located at one of VU’s metro or suburban Melbourne campuses (Hybrid work arrangements available)
About VU:
Victoria University (VU) is a dual-sector institution with campuses in the heart of Melbourne, and across Melbourne's western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU Brisbane or partner institutions overseas.
Our strategic research purpose is to create life-changing and world–changing research for the wellbeing of our people, place and planet.
Established in 2025 by the Vice-Chancellor, the VU Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship (VCRIF) scheme advances our strategic goals to maximise research with impact. Our bold research direction is outlined in the VU Research and Impact Plan 2023-28. Our six research priority areas include:
1. Innovating education & future-proofing Australia’s workforce
2. Sport that inspires elite performance, community participation & healthy living
3. Health & wellbeing solutions
4. Transforming communities through policy, practice & governance
5. Smart, sustainable & liveable cities
6. ‘By community, for community’ First Nations Knowledge.
The Opportunity
We are now offering an exciting opportunity for Principal researchers (Level D). In this role you will lead high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge and delivers real-world benefits. You’ll drive interdisciplinary collaboration, attract external funding, and mentor emerging researchers contributing to a dynamic and inclusive research culture.
We have several fellowship opportunities of five years in duration for outstanding researchers working in our six research priority areas.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading a distinguished and high-impact research program
- Achieving and sustaining national and international research excellence
- Providing strategic research leadership
- Driving major research funding initiatives
- Building research capability and culture
- Strengthening interdisciplinary and translational research
- Promoting equity and inclusion in research
- Advancing academic citizenship and institutional strategic goals
- Providing academic leadership in teaching and learning.
This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position available for a period of up to 5 years at the classification of Level D. The full-time equivalent salary range is $161,351.44 to $177,756.42 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
About You
You are an established researcher with a strong track record of high-quality publications, external funding success, and research leadership. With up to 15 years of research experience post-PhD (or equivalent when accounting for career interruptions), you bring demonstrated expertise in research translation and impact, and are ready to lead collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives.
You will have:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline.
- An established and growing record of high-quality research outputs, with national recognition and emerging international standing.
- Evidence of securing and managing competitive external research funding, including partner engagement and project delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research that contributes to advancing knowledge within a disciplinary or interdisciplinary context.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Relocation assistance will be provided to overseas and interstate Fellows in line with VU policy.
How to Apply:
To submit your application and view a copy of the position description please visit our Careers page:
https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/strategy-leadership-governance/jobs-at-vu
Applicants must submit three PDF documents and comprise of:
1. Your curriculum vitae/resume/referees
The total length must not exceed 2 pages
A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.
2. Applicants must submit a structured response addressing the selection criteria:
The total length must not exceed 4 pages
A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.
3. Applicants may submit a statement outlining any career interruptions or eligibility related considerations
Maximum 1 page
A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins
Note:
For further information regarding the Vice-Chancellor's Research and Impact Scheme and eligibility for Career Interruptions is available on our dedicated webpage.
Interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates. Interviews will be asked to attend a face to face or online interview.
https://www.vu.edu.au/research/vice-chancellors-research-impact-fellowship-scheme
Applications Close: 5pm AEDT Wednesday 11 June 2025
What We Offer
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage
Who to Contact?
For further information relating to the position, please contact the Vice Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship Scheme program team at [email protected]
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:
The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.
- Full Time, Fixed Term positions available for up to 5 years
- Join our vibrant research community
- Located at one of VU’s metro or suburban Melbourne campuses (Hybrid work arrangements available)
About VU:
Victoria University (VU) is a dual-sector institution with campuses in the heart of Melbourne, and across Melbourne's western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU Brisbane or partner institutions overseas.
Our strategic research purpose is to create life-changing and world–changing research for the wellbeing of our people, place and planet.
Established in 2025 by the Vice-Chancellor, the VU Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship (VCRIF) scheme advances our strategic goals to maximise research with impact. Our bold research direction is outlined in the VU Research and Impact Plan 2023-28. Our six research priority areas include:
1. Innovating education & future-proofing Australia’s workforce
2. Sport that inspires elite performance, community participation & healthy living
3. Health & wellbeing solutions
4. Transforming communities through policy, practice & governance
5. Smart, sustainable & liveable cities
6. ‘By community, for community’ First Nations Knowledge.
The Opportunity
We are now offering an exciting opportunity for Principal researchers (Level D). In this role you will lead high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge and delivers real-world benefits. You’ll drive interdisciplinary collaboration, attract external funding, and mentor emerging researchers contributing to a dynamic and inclusive research culture.
We have several fellowship opportunities of five years in duration for outstanding researchers working in our six research priority areas.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading a distinguished and high-impact research program
- Achieving and sustaining national and international research excellence
- Providing strategic research leadership
- Driving major research funding initiatives
- Building research capability and culture
- Strengthening interdisciplinary and translational research
- Promoting equity and inclusion in research
- Advancing academic citizenship and institutional strategic goals
- Providing academic leadership in teaching and learning.
This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position available for a period of up to 5 years at the classification of Level D. The full-time equivalent salary range is $161,351.44 to $177,756.42 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
About You
You are an established researcher with a strong track record of high-quality publications, external funding success, and research leadership. With up to 15 years of research experience post-PhD (or equivalent when accounting for career interruptions), you bring demonstrated expertise in research translation and impact, and are ready to lead collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives.
You will have:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline.
- An established and growing record of high-quality research outputs, with national recognition and emerging international standing.
- Evidence of securing and managing competitive external research funding, including partner engagement and project delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research that contributes to advancing knowledge within a disciplinary or interdisciplinary context.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Relocation assistance will be provided to overseas and interstate Fellows in line with VU policy.
How to Apply:
To submit your application and view a copy of the position description please visit our Careers page:
https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/strategy-leadership-governance/jobs-at-vu
Applicants must submit three PDF documents and comprise of:
1. Your curriculum vitae/resume/referees
The total length must not exceed 2 pages
A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.
2. Applicants must submit a structured response addressing the selection criteria:
The total length must not exceed 4 pages
A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.
3. Applicants may submit a statement outlining any career interruptions or eligibility related considerations
Maximum 1 page
A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins
Note:
For further information regarding the Vice-Chancellor's Research and Impact Scheme and eligibility for Career Interruptions is available on our dedicated webpage.
Interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates. Interviews will be asked to attend a face to face or online interview.
https://www.vu.edu.au/research/vice-chancellors-research-impact-fellowship-scheme
Applications Close: 5pm AEDT Wednesday 11 June 2025
What We Offer
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage
Who to Contact?
For further information relating to the position, please contact the Vice Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship Scheme program team at [email protected]
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:
The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.
