Become a research coach

Do you have a strong background in research leadership?

Are you looking for something to do in retirement?

Are you passionate about strengthening research capability in Australia?

Then you may be interested in an exciting opportunity to develop the next generation of researchers.

We are seeking consultant coaches in all Australian states to undertake either direct one to one coaching for researchers, or join a collaborative team to provide institutional solutions such as workshops.

RCA is a unique social enterprise company that brings together expert research leaders with early to mid-career researchers who are seeking individualised support for their careers.  

As an RCA Coach you may be currently retired. You should have experience in research leadership ideally in one of more of the following:

  • Professorial roles, leading other staff undertaking research functions.
  • State or Federal government experience in senior research functions.
  • Senior research positions within NGOs, hospitals and research organisations.

You will:

  • Be a professionally qualified and accomplished research leader.
  • Have a distinguished record in research.
  • Have made significant achievements as a manager of people and in delivering successful outcomes. 
  • Have secured competitive funding and / or commissioned research and consultancies.  
  • Have demonstrated above all throughout your career a commitment to supporting, developing and mentoring less experienced researchers.  

If you are selected as an RCA coach, your details will be placed on a register of RCA consultant coaches to be drawn on for coaching roles. You will be engaged as an independent consultant and use the RCA Framework, approaches and RCA Tip Sheets to build research capability in Australian research. RCA provides induction and professional support through our Practice Lead.

For more information about RCA: http://researchcoaching.com.au/

If you are interested please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.