"Research Assistant"

Role type: Full-time or 0.8 FTE; Fixed Term for 12 months

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Department of Psychiatry

Salary: Level A – $85,555 to $116,094 (PhD Entry Level - $108,156) p.a. plus 17% super

• Impactful research on trauma and mental health / Work with military and high-risk populations / Develop diverse research and analytical skills
• Apply now to join Phoenix Australia and make a difference in posttraumatic mental health research and policy
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

As a Research Assistant at Phoenix Australia, you'll play a crucial role in advancing posttraumatic mental health research, focusing on military, veteran, and high-risk populations. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects, honing your skills in data analysis, report writing, and project coordination. This role offers you the chance to make a real impact on mental health policy and practice while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Research and Analysis: Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis, contribute to writing ethics applications, reports, and peer-reviewed articles.
• Support Project Coordination: Maintain participant databases, assist with recruitment, and conduct interviews or focus groups as required.
• Contribute to Knowledge Transfer: Assist in developing education programs, writing policy documents, and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate on Multiple Projects: Work across various research teams, supporting activities specific to each project.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with an Honours degree in psychology or a related mental health field, possessing strong analytical and writing skills, and experience working on research projects involving military, veteran, or vulnerable populations.

You may also:

• Have an undergraduate degree with first-class Honours in psychology or a related mental health field.
• Possess experience in working on research projects involving military, veteran, or other vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrate excellent writing skills for high-quality reports and manuscripts.
• Have strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and bibliography packages like Zotero.
• Exhibit excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Phoenix Australia Phoenix Australia is an independent not-for-profit company and a registered charity. With an affiliation with the University of Melbourne, our staff are mostly employed by the university and we have a close working relationship with the Department of Psychiatry within the Melbourne Medical School. Our Board of Directors includes independent members as well as senior representatives from the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs and Defence.

www.phoenixaustralia.org

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Dijana Pourgoutzidis via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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.

Applications close: 22 August 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-002908 Research Assistant PD.pdf