Job no: 0063703
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Fixed-term for 5 years
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level E – $226,517 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

Opportunity

This exciting position is a professorial position supported by a partnership between Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) and the University of Melbourne.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing research, education and practice in wellbeing science. This will involve developing, implementing and evaluating community-based wellbeing programs.
The University of Melbourne and RFQ partnership and this position are designed to make a unique contribution as an applied research centre, leading the field of wellbeing and thriving, including developing the tools that will support people with their self-development, personal growth and resilience.

This senior position requires a high degree of independent work, minimum supervision and high level of innovation and problem-solving skills connected with project management and the conceptual demands of undertaking research, teaching and community engagement.

About You

You will be well respected within the mental health and wellbeing science academic and professional communities.  You will have a specialisation that aligns closely with the CWS goal of making sustained impact upon the economic, psycho-social and cultural wellbeing of Australian society and the RFQ goal of promoting mental health and wellbeing and reducing social stigma among communities impacted by mental health concerns.

You will possess;

• A PhD or equivalent research doctorate in positive psychology and wellbeing science as well as demonstrated experience working at a Professor level.
• Demonstrated capacity to make a leadership contribution to the future directions of research to meet community and global needs relating to wellbeing and human thriving.
• Experience in working with service providers and community groups to deliver mental health and wellbeing programs to diverse groups.
• Evidence of successful teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, including the ability to make significant contributions to the design and coordination of innovative and distinguished programs as well as successful knowledge transfer activities.

Full list of the key search criteria can be found in the attached PD.

About Us

The Centre for Wellbeing Science

The Centre for Wellbeing Science (CWS) is Australia’s leading research Centre in positive psychology and is part of FoE at the University of Melbourne. We are at the forefront of innovation in wellbeing, mental health promotion and education, working with partners in schools, communities, government and beyond, constantly seeking new and improved ways to support Australia’s mental health and education systems. CWS is a hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching activities associated with wellbeing science, including positive psychology, positive education, mental health and education policy.

Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ)

Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is a well-respected not for profit provider of community sector mental health services, serving the community for 50 years. RFQ was founded in Richmond, England, in 1959 and it became a worldwide mental health movement. RFQ is a member of the Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum.

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education (FoE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. FoE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities.

Employee Benefits

We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.

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

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a cover letter, CV and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.

Position Description

Applications close: 29 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time