A career at the Baker Institute is more than meaningful work — it comes with genuine support for the life you live beyond the workplace. We're committed to wellbeing, inclusion and psychological safety for everyone on our team.
We offer a range of benefits designed to help our people feel valued, stay well and do your best work, whatever that looks like for you.
Salary packaging
As a not-for-profit organisation, eligible employees can access a competitive salary packaging scheme to help maximise take-home pay. Packaging is administered through Go Salary.
Flexible working
The Baker Institute offers flexible working arrangements tailored to suit different roles and life stages.
Parental leave and family-friendly work arrangements
We support our people through every stage of life. Eligible primary carers receive 17 weeks of paid parental leave, with superannuation paid throughout. Secondary carers are entitled to 4 weeks of paid leave, which can be taken within 12 months of the birth, adoption or placement of a child.
Health and wellbeing
We support healthy living in a practical way. Our Health and Wellbeing Committee — with support from People Experience and OHS teams, and backing from leadership — runs a range of initiatives to help staff thrive:
- free onsite gym membership
- ergonomic work set-up
- annual flu vaccinations
- active travel facilities (secure bike storage, lockers and showers)
- regular health and wellbeing seminars
- on promoting healthy eating and lifestyle
- regular staff social activities.
Plus, access to additional health and wellbeing initiatives through our Alfred Research Alliance partners.
Professional development
Access to professional development and career growth, including training, leadership development and exposure to leading research and clinical teams.
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).
The program also includes a Manager Assist component to support those navigating complex people management situations.
Research environment and collaboration
Access to shared core facilities and platforms across our labs, supporting efficient and high-quality research. Work alongside internal teams and collaborate with local and international partners, including clinical collaborators, with opportunities to share knowledge and contribute to impactful, translational research.
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.
