Research Assistant, Psychiatry (Trial Psychotherapist)

Job no: 0062829
Location: Austin Health
Role type: Part-time (0.4FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Psychiatry
Salary: Academic A – $80,258- $108,906 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Deliver a new psychotherapy intervention in a clinical trial for Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks (DSCATT).
• Work with leading experts in a high-profile, multidisciplinary clinical trial funded by NHMRC.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This position involves delivering a new psychotherapy in a clinical trial for Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks (DSCATT), also known as Australian Lyme Disease. Based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Austin Hospital and funded by the NHMRC, the role includes working with a multidisciplinary team to test a therapy combining cognitive behavioural and acceptance and commitment approaches. Supervised by experts Professors Trudie Chalder and Sarah Wilson, this role is ideal for a Master of Psychology graduate seeking a Registrar position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Complete provided training in new psychotherapy
• Deliver the new psychotherapy under supervision within a clinical trial.
• Supervise innovative neuroimaging of participants
• Co-produce conference and seminar papers and publications and attend and present at conferences and seminars where appropriate.
• Actively participate in the communication and dissemination of research as required.

Who We Are Looking For
You will be a sensitive and empathetic individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.

You will also have:

• An Honours or Masters level qualification in the field of psychology or a cognate discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders in the research environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals and meet agreed deadlines.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne is a leading institution focused on advancing mental health research and education. With a dedicated team and diverse research areas, we strive to improve understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of mental health.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid Abdullatif via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.