Dr. Jessica Botfield

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica Botfield is a clinician-researcher with clinical expertise in sexual and reproductive health. She serves as a Senior Research Fellow and is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at Monash University's SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women in Primary Care. Her research interests focus on promoting equitable access to contraception, particularly postpartum contraception and nurse-midwifery-led models of care. Jessica founded and chairs the Post-pregnancy Contraception Network and the SPHERE Postpartum Contraception Consumer Advisory Group. With a robust background in qualitative and mixed-methods research, she has collaborated with various stakeholders in academic, clinical, and community organizations. Jessica has numerous publications and ongoing research projects aimed at improving access to vital reproductive health services. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy specializing in engaging migrant and refugee young people in sexual and reproductive health care from the University of New South Wales. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to education and health equity goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Focus on sexual and reproductive health research, particularly postpartum contraceptive access.

Senior Research Officer

— Present

Family Planning NSW • Australia

Conducting research and providing expertise on reproductive health services.

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

University of New South Wales • Australia

Teaching and supervising students in health-related courses.

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

University of Newcastle • Australia

Involved in academic teaching and research mentorship.

Awards

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Australasian Sexual Health Alliance Young Leader Award

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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research: Early Career Researcher

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Monash University Future Leader Postdoctoral Fellowship

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NHMRC Investigator Grant 2026-2030

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.