Implementation Officer- Youth Mental Health
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jul 17, 2026
Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
- Duration: Fixed term up until 30 June 2027
- Remuneration: Professional Level 6 $108,021 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales. Occasional travel to clinical sites may be required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Implementation Officer will support the delivery of the Youth Integration Project (YIP), a collaborative initiative between the Mindgardens Neuroscience Network and the UNSW Population Child Health Clinical Research Group aimed at strengthening integration across youth mental health services in NSW. The role will contribute to translational research and the implementation of innovative models of care that improve access, service integration, and mental health outcomes for children and young people.
Working across the research team, Mindgardens, Local Health Districts and headspace services, the Implementation Officer will coordinate day-to-day implementation activities, engage with clinicians, service partners, young people and families, and support the co-design, delivery and evaluation of youth mental health initiatives. The role also involves coordinating research activities, managing implementation and research data, undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and supporting the dissemination of research findings to inform policy, practice and future service improvement.
Some Key Skills Required:
- A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, youth mental health, or related fields), or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or professional accreditation.
- Understanding or experience in youth mental health service delivery.
- Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Experience conducting research and/or working clinically with mental health clinicians, young people, families, and/or mental health service users is highly desirable.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 2nd August at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
- Duration: Fixed term up until 30 June 2027
- Remuneration: Professional Level 6 $108,021 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales. Occasional travel to clinical sites may be required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Implementation Officer will support the delivery of the Youth Integration Project (YIP), a collaborative initiative between the Mindgardens Neuroscience Network and the UNSW Population Child Health Clinical Research Group aimed at strengthening integration across youth mental health services in NSW. The role will contribute to translational research and the implementation of innovative models of care that improve access, service integration, and mental health outcomes for children and young people.
Working across the research team, Mindgardens, Local Health Districts and headspace services, the Implementation Officer will coordinate day-to-day implementation activities, engage with clinicians, service partners, young people and families, and support the co-design, delivery and evaluation of youth mental health initiatives. The role also involves coordinating research activities, managing implementation and research data, undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and supporting the dissemination of research findings to inform policy, practice and future service improvement.
Some Key Skills Required:
- A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, youth mental health, or related fields), or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or professional accreditation.
- Understanding or experience in youth mental health service delivery.
- Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Experience conducting research and/or working clinically with mental health clinicians, young people, families, and/or mental health service users is highly desirable.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- 10 days paid cultural leave per year
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How to Apply:
Submit your application including your resume & selection criteria online before Sunday 2nd August at 11:55pm.
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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