Lecturer (Practice)

Lecturer (Practice) Senior Research Consultant / Account Director

Job No.: 692867

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $118974 - $141283 pa Level B plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Lecturer (Practice) similar to a Senior Research Consultant/ Account Director in the private sector will play a key role in growing the Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) research unit through business development industry engagement and the delivery of high-impact applied research and consultancy projects. The role is responsible for building commercial partnerships attracting external funding preparing proposals and leading end-to-end client projects including research design analysis reporting and presentation of findings. The position also contributes to ACRS budget oversight research income reporting and the promotion of Monash and ACRS through industry publications media engagement conferences and professional forums.

Drawing on strong professional practice experience the Lecturer (Practice) will strengthen links between academia industry and government while supporting the ACRS strategic agenda and identifying opportunities for research impact. The role also includes supervising junior staff and student researchers contributing to guest lectures and tutorials and supporting the Facultys accreditation and responsible leadership commitments across all activities.

As the successful candidate you will bring a Bachelor Honours degree or higher qualification together with at least five years experience in marketing and consumer research and/or consulting including responsibility for business development and income generation. You will have a proven ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships lead commercial research projects from design through to analysis and presentation and translate complex qualitative and quantitative data into clear actionable insights.

You will also demonstrate excellent organisational project management written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent ACRS and the University confidently to industry and the broader community. A proactive and solutions-focused approach strong judgement and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will be essential along with leadership capability to guide teams and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion aninclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in theworlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom you will have access to quality research facilities infrastructure world-class teaching spaces and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Stephanie Atto Research & Strategy Director - ACRS

Position Description:Lecturer Practice

Applications Close:Sunday 31st of May 2026 11:55pm AEST

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