Job no: 0063627
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Psychiatry, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: 
Academic Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
Academic Level C – $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)

• Lead and shape Mindful’s autism research program, integrating innovative research models with existing mental health services and government-funded projects.
• Unique role offering the opportunity to shape future autism service delivery via research outcomes.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to join the Mindful Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health within the Department of Psychiatry.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the autism research program at Mindful, which has a strong history of collaboration with the Department of Health in mental health workforce initiatives around autism training and service delivery. The role provides an opportunity to influence future autism service delivery in Victoria.

Candidates with lived and living experience of autism are encouraged to apply, reflecting Mindful's commitment to a neurodivergent supportive work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and inclusion. Experience in autism research, or clinical experience working within the Victorian public mental health sector will be highly regarded.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and design research activities for the Mindful Autism Program.
• Design quantitative and qualitative research to capture the experience of stakeholders.
• Evaluation and understand impact of Mindful’s autism training in a workforce capacity.

Who We Are Looking For

Research Fellow:

You will possess a PhD, or be working towards one, or hold an Honours or Masters qualification in a relevant discipline, combined with a record of research publications and presentations.

With experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, you will demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage with various stakeholders in health services and academia, particularly within mental health and autism sectors.

Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies, will be beneficial.

Your advanced communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively build and maintain established stakeholder relationships.  You will have the capacity to work both independently and as a supportive team member

Senior Research Fellow:

In addition to the Research Fellow requirements above, you must hold a PhD in a field relevant to public health, psychology, allied health, social work, medicine, or nursing, coupled with a strong record of research excellence, including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Your experience will include preparing and successfully securing funding through research proposals to external bodies, and you will have a demonstrated ability to manage significant research objectives and programs effectively.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “Department of Psychiatry"

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne is a leading institution focused on advancing mental health research and education. With a dedicated team and diverse research areas, we strive to improve understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of mental health. 

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel 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)

^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

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 09 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time