Job no: 0047944

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health

Salary: Level A – $80,258 - $108,906 p.a.plus 17% super

• Contribute to pioneering mental health research on psychosis risk in young people.
• Collaborate with a diverse team on innovative digital health assessments and data collection.
• 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

Join PRESCIENT, a groundbreaking research initiative focused on clinical trajectories and predictors in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosis. As a Digital Health Research Assistant at Orygen, you will play a key role in conducting digital assessments, collecting and monitoring data, and collaborating with a dynamic team of researchers and stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge mental health research and make a real impact on young people's well-being.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to digital data collection, data entry, data checking and analysis.
• Assist in coordinating the digital health component for both local and international PRESCIENT sites.
• Recruit research participants and youth advisors from a range of clinical programs and the community.

Who We Are Looking For

You have a proven track record of contributing effectively to independent and collaborative research. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to engage and collaborate successfully.

You will also have:

• Undergraduate degree with Honours in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline.
• A strong interest in youth-onset mental health disorders and mental health interventions.
• Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic or research career trajectory.
• Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative/qualitative research methodologies.

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

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

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

Your New Team – Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

At the University of Melbourne's Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH), we are at the forefront of research, inquiry, and innovation in the field of youth mental health. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Professor Patrick McGorry, is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, access prestigious grants, and work in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence and practical application.

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

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

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 any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at Faculties-TA@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.

Applications close: 23 November 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Position Description:  0047944_Research Assistant Youth Mental Health-Digital Health_PD.pdf