"Research Assistant"

Your next career opportunity

As a Research Assistant in the Professorial Unit of the Department of Psychiatry at The Melbourne Clinic, you will play a vital role in advancing psychiatric research. You will engage in patient recruitment, conduct clinical assessments, and manage data for trials focused on novel treatments for unipolar and bipolar depression. This position offers you the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, gain valuable research experience, and impact mental health care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct clinical research: recruit participants, conduct interviews, and administer psychiatric assessments.
• Data Management and Analysis: Manage data entry, maintain research databases, and perform qualitative/ quantitative data analysis.
• Ensure ethical standards: Monitor the ethical conduct of studies and implement risk assessment procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate: Engage with research staff, contribute to publications, and present findings at conferences.

You may be a great fit if:

You will have a strong academic background in psychology or a related field, with excellent research and clinical skills, ready to contribute to psychiatric trials and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

You may also:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree with honours or a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline.
• Have experience in psychiatric clinical trials and psychopharmacology.
• Demonstrate strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Be skilled in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, and participants.
• Hold a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate and a certificate in pathology for venepuncture and ECG.

For further information, please refer to the attached PD.

Role type:

Fixed term for 12 months, 0.6 FTE

Faculty:

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences

Department / School:

Department of Psychiatry

Salary:

Level A $87,266 - $116,416 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Conduct cutting edge psychiatric research/ Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team/ Impact mental health treatment advancements.
• Develop a call to action for the candidate – Apply now to contribute to groundbreaking psychiatric research and enhance your career in clinical trials.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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 – The Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne was established in the 1960s. It is one of the largest Departments in the Melbourne Medical School. There are about 140 academic and professional staff, 140 honorary staff and 50 students pursuing research degrees from Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. A further 240 students are enrolled in graduate coursework programs, including the flagship Master of Psychiatry program. The Department plays a key role in the medical curriculum of the graduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, providing rotations in mental health for medical students and teaching in other sections of the course. The Department also offers opportunities for students undertaking research projects in the MD course.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If 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)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Kate Vasconcelos at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 4 January 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-006644 Research Assistant PD.pdf

Institution: The University of Melbourne

Location: The Melbourne Clinic, Department of Psychiatry

Note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions.