A career at the Baker Institute is more than meaningful work — it comes with genuine support for the life you live beyond the lab. We offer a range of benefits designed to help you feel valued, stay well and do your best work, whatever that looks like for you.
Salary packaging
As a not-for-profit organisation, we offer eligible employees access to a competitive salary packaging scheme that can meaningfully increase your take-home pay. Packaging is administered through Go Salary Packaging.
Flexible working
The Baker Institute offers flexible working arrangements — including flexible hours and remote working options — tailored to suit different roles and life stages.
Parental leave
We support our people through every stage of life. Eligible primary caregivers receive 17 weeks of paid parental leave, with superannuation paid throughout. Partners are entitled to three weeks of paid leave, which can be taken within 12 months of the birth or placement of a child.
Health and wellbeing
We walk the talk when it comes to healthy living. Our dedicated Health and Wellbeing Committee — supported by People Experience and OHS teams and championed by our leadership — coordinates a range of initiatives to help staff thrive:
- free onsite gym membership
- sit-stand desks
- annual flu vaccinations
- active travel facilities (secure bike storage, lockers and showers)
- regular health and wellbeing seminars
- a healthy eating policy
- a smoke-free workplace
- regular staff social activities.
Plus, access to additional health initiatives through our Alfred Research Alliance partners.
Employee Assistance Program
Life isn't always straightforward, and we want our people to know they're never facing challenges alone. Every Baker Institute team member — and their immediate family — has access to a free, confidential short-term counselling service through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), delivered by independent provider Benestar.
The program also includes a Manager Assist component to support those navigating complex people management situations.
Location
Our headquarters sit in the heart of Melbourne's Alfred Research Alliance precinct — one of Australia's premier medical research hubs. With modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital, and St Kilda Road, Chapel Street and Fawkner Park just a short walk away, it's a great place to spend your working week.
