Research Assistant

Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term until 30th June 2026

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

• World-leading youth mental health research / Influence innovative clinical services / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Apply now to join Orygen's dynamic team and make a real impact on youth mental health outcomes

Your next career opportunity

As a Research Assistant at Orygen, you'll play a crucial role in advancing youth mental health research and knowledge translation. You'll contribute to managing research projects, conduct literature reviews, and participate in qualitative research. This role offers you the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field, develop valuable research skills, and directly influence the development of innovative clinical services for young people experiencing mental ill-health.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to Research Projects: Manage research projects, including ethics applications, and participate in team research activities.
• Conduct Literature Reviews and Analysis: Undertake rapid reviews of youth mental health literature and perform qualitative interviews and analysis.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in national forums, maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and contribute to team meetings.
• Support Service Development: Contribute to the development of services targeting young people with, or at risk of, first episode psychosis within designated headspace centres nationally.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with a postgraduate degree in behavioural or social sciences, possessing excellent communication skills and a strong interest in youth mental health research and service development.

You may also:

• Have completed a postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters by Research) in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline, or be progressing towards a PhD.
• Possess experience with qualitative research methods and literature reviews.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Show the ability to negotiate and prioritise workload effectively.
• Be passionate about building a research career in the mental health sector.

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

Your new team – Orygen

Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.