Role type: Full Time, Continuing (Research Contingent)
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department / School: Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
Salary: Level C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super
- Nationally leading applied research institute / shape Australian industrial and productivity policy using ABS data / supportive, well-resourced faculty
- Apply now to lead influential industrial microeconomics research that informs Australian economic and social policy.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead applied industrial microeconomics research using ABS PLIDA and BLADE data for policy impact.
You will collaborate with government and industry partners while building your academic profile in a non-teaching role.
What you will deliver:
- Lead applied industrial microeconomics projects using ABS PLIDA and BLADE data to address priority policy questions.
- Produce high-quality journal articles, discussion papers and policy reports for academic, government and industry audiences.
- Secure external and internal research funding, including ARC-style grants and commissioned projects for public agencies.
- Engage regularly with government and industry stakeholders through briefings, presentations, consultations and collaborative projects.
- Mentor and coordinate junior researchers to deliver high-quality analysis and meet project timelines and milestones.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a PhD in economics or econometrics.
- Demonstrate extensive experience analysing ABS PLIDA and BLADE data for firm-level and industry-level research.
- Show a strong record of publications in high-quality journals and policy-focused reports.
- Bring a sustained interest in applied, data-driven research rather than primarily theoretical or teaching-focused work.
- Evidence success delivering projects for government or industry clients, including clear communication to non-technical audiences.
- Lead and support research teams, coordinating junior staff to meet deadlines and project objectives.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – The Melbourne Institute
The Melbourne Institute is Australia’s leading centre for applied economic and social policy research.
You will join a collaborative, non-teaching department that tackles real-world questions using advanced quantitative methods.
Our work informs governments, industry and communities, supported by excellent data infrastructure and strong internal funding opportunities.
Be Yourself
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We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] .
Application essentials:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
- Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
- For questions related to our recruitment process or the position email Nick Petersen at [email protected]
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Sunday 2 August 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Senior Research Fellow BLADE PLIDA_PD.docx
