The role involves performing supervised research and teaching in a university setting. A Research Fellow (Post-doctorate) role is differentiated from a Research Fellow role, in that, a Research Fellow (Post-doctorate) role is seen as a development role for candidates who have recently completed their doctorate and are looking for their first (or an early) academic appointment.

Post-doctorate Research Fellows conduct supervised research as part of a larger research programme, while also developing their own capability as independent researchers; Post-doctorate Research Fellows are also expected to make some contribution to teaching (under supervision) and service/leadership activities in their academic unit, typically no more than 20-30% of the position; Post-doctorate Research Fellows who carry out any teaching activities will do so under the supervision of the course director who is responsible for course design, design of the assessment process, and acting as the examiner for the course.

• When not engaged with fieldwork will, work indoors in office, laboratory, library, archives, or teaching spaces within a university. Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well-maintained workspaces.
• Depending on the discipline involved, fieldwork may require working in all weather conditions and dangerous situations. Personal protective equipment may be required.

• Sedentary physical demand when not on fieldwork. Depending on the type of research being conducted, physical demand can increase to heavy. Frequently sits when analysing or interpreting data.
• Occasionally stands, walks, or moves between spaces within the university.
• Lifting, carrying, or pulling may be required if fieldwork is necessary.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements may be required when using a computer or writing or using data collection equipment.
• There is frequent use of hand-held objects and equipment including computers, microfiche, audiovisual equipment, technical and laboratory equipment, recorders, scanners, and printers.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with verbal and written communication, research, data collection, mathematical, statistical, analytical, policy development and interpretation, project management, computing, presentation, planning, report writing, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

A relevant Doctoral Degree (PhD) (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances, particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.