"Research Assistant"

Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health

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

• Innovative suicide prevention research / Leverage digital mental health solutions / Support carers of at-risk youth
• Apply now to join a cutting-edge project empowering carers through digital mental health solutions
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

As a Research Assistant for the ECOSYS (Empowering Caregivers Of Suicidal Youth through novel digital Solutions) project, you'll play a vital role in exploring innovative digital solutions to support caregivers of suicidal youth. You'll gain valuable experience in e-mental health technologies and youth suicide prevention, working directly with Dr Daniel Gan at Orygen, CYMH. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking intervention research and make a real difference in mental health outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research Data Collection: Create and monitor online surveys using REDCap, conduct participant interviews, and assist with project development and ethics applications.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work effectively with University of Melbourne internal stakeholders and peak carer bodies to support the project.
• Project Management: Organise meetings, maintain project records, and support project leads in establishing advisory groups.
• Analyse and Report Findings: Collect and analyse data, draft reports, and contribute to papers for publication.

You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated professional with experience in mental health research or related fields, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.

You may also:

• Have demonstrated experience in designing and implementing research projects in mental health or related areas.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Have highly developed administrative skills for organising meetings and maintaining project records.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

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 – Orygen / Centre for Youth Mental Health: Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.

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 this link. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.