Research Assistant, Youth Mental Health
The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic, Australia
Phone: 03 9035 5511
Web Site: www.unimelb.edu.au/
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Position Number: 0064031
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time or Part-time (0.8-1FTE); Continuing Until 30th June 2025
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Centre for Youth Mental Health
Salary: Level A – $83,468 – $113, 262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Provide research and consultation support for national programs targeting early psychosis and youth mental health services, particularly headspace Early Psychosis and YES programs.
- Work with leading experts at Orygen and the University of Melbourne to drive national youth mental health service improvements.
- 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 role at Orygen, within the National Programs team and Knowledge Translation division, focuses on supporting youth mental health services, particularly through the Australian Early Psychosis Program (AEPP) and the Service Implementation and Quality Improvement (SIQI) team. The position involves collaborating with experts to improve early psychosis services via headspace centers and enhance the design and quality of nationwide youth mental health programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support the undertaking of the fidelity process across the headspace Early Psychosis sites.
- Contribute to managing research focused projects within AEPP and SIQI, including applications to Ethics and Governance Committees.
- Undertake small projects using existing datasets to answer clinical questions proposed by the AEPP, headspace National evaluation or hEP teams.
- Contribution to the youth mental health evidence-base through the development of case studies, health services research, and evaluation of SIQI activities
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in youth mental health, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organisational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks effectively. They will demonstrate the ability to collaborate with staff and external partners, contribute to decision-making processes, and show a commitment to building a research career in the mental health sector.
You will also have:
- A postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters by Research) in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline or progress towards a PhD.
- A strong interest in youth mental health
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, include a demonstrated ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks.
- Negotiate and prioritise workload with supervisor and other staff to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives and projects.
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 – Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
At the University of Melbourne's Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH), we are at the forefront of research, inquiry, and innovation in the field of youth mental health. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Professor Patrick McGorry, is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, access prestigious grants, and work in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence and practical application.
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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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity 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.
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