Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Fixed-term for 12-18 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health
Salary: Level A – $77,171 – $104,717 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Centre for Youth Mental Health

In January 2009 the University of Melbourne established a new Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH) within the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences.

The creation of this academic and administrative structure reflects the multidisciplinary nature of this field of inquiry and knowledge, and its growing scientific and practical breadth and significance. This is only the fourth such supra-departmental structure to be created in the Faculty and there is no parallel to date anywhere else in Australia.

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

About the Role

The Research Assistant (RA) will work on the Evidence Synthesis and Translation team, and work on maintaining the Mapping Project, conducting screening for high-level research evidence in youth mental health (YMH). Orygen’s world-class YMH evidence map, which is freely available to the public via the Evidence Finder tool, is highly informative and useful for answering broad questions, such as which interventions have been trialled for a particular mental health problem and where are the gaps in the literature. Importantly, it filters out low quality research, providing a leaner list of articles that the end-user can work with, whilst having confidence that the evidence is valid.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to evidence mapping and synthesis activities, using specialised programs such as Endnote;
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence syntheses as required
• Liaise with Orygen clinical and research staff and other KT colleagues in the maintenance and development of evidence-based resources
• Assist with the preparation of reviews, reports and journal publications as required

About You

You have a strong interest in mental health disorders and mental health interventions. You have  superior organisational skills, time management and attention to detail.

You will also have:

• A postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters) in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline, or substantial progress towards a Doctorate or PhD,  
• Demonstrated understanding of research methods and database management,
• Knowledge of evidence mapping and synthesis processes,
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• High level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as Endnote and the Microsoft Office suite.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^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

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 16th February 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Position Description: 0058560 Research Assistant_PD.pdf