• Full time or Part time
• Fixed term until 31/3/29
• Campus Independent
• Salary from $118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata for part time)

About the position

As part of the National Autism Strategy, the Australian Government committed to establishing the Australian Autism Knowledge Hub (the Hub) as a trusted national resource to strengthen the translation of autism research into practice, policy, and community impact. The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), Australia’s largest autism research centre, has been commissioned to lead this initiative, creating a unique opportunity to shape accessible, evidence-informed outcomes at a national scale. Embedded within OTARC, the Hub brings together research, community knowledge and priorities, and practice expertise to support sustainable and independent knowledge sharing aligned with the National Autism Strategy.

The Research Fellow will be involved in activities across the full research lifecycle, from co-design and ethics through to analysis, knowledge translation, and the development of practical tools, resources, and training that improve understanding and practice in autism.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline and relevant experience within the discipline or professional area.
• High-level knowledge of autism and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to research.
• Lived experience of neurodivergence or disability, including personal, family, caring, or community experience, will be highly regarded
• Evidence of experience in participatory, co-produced, or lived experience–informed research approaches in applied research and evaluation.
• A record of contribution to publications, conference papers, reports, or professional/technical outputs demonstrating research potential.
• A record of research translation activities, including the ability to produce outputs for non-academic audiences in accessible, meaningful, and usable formats.

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

PD - AAKH Research Fellow.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Thursday 9th July 2026

Position Enquiries: Dawn Adams, Olga Tennison Endowed Chair in Autism Research

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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

• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the role and specifying if you are applying for full time or part time;
• An up-to-date resume.

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

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.