Research Officer- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health

Employment Type: Full Time- 35 hours per week; Part Time hours maybe available for the right candidate

Duration: 12 months

Remuneration: $100,354 + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Kensington, NSW

Why this role matters:

The Research Officer will play a vital role in the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, tasked with providing practical and efficient research and project support to project teams and key stakeholders.

This role is primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of a research project aimed at enhancing mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people exiting prison.

Key duties include offering technical and research assistance to senior research staff and contributing forensic mental health expertise to various projects within the discipline.

The Research Officer will report to the Lecturer within the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health and does not have any direct reports.

Skills Required:

• A university degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Criminology or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office, SPSS, SAS, R, etc.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply:

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

[email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 7^th July before 11:30 pm.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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