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Base pay range

A$85,555.00/yr - A$116,094.00/yr

Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health
Salary: Level A - $85,555 to $116,094 (PhD Enty Level - $108,156) p.a. plus 17% super

• Innovative suicide prevention research / Leverage digital mental health solutions / Support carers of at-risk youth
  
• Apply now to join a cutting-edge project empowering carers through digital mental health solutions
  
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
  
  

The University of Melbourne
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.

Your next career opportunity
As a Research Assistant for the ECOSYS (Empowering Caregivers Of Suicidal Youth through novel digital Solutions) project, you'll play a vital role in exploring innovative digital solutions to support caregivers of suicidal youth. You'll gain valuable experience in e-mental health technologies and youth suicide prevention, working directly with Dr Daniel Gan at Orygen, CYMH. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking intervention research and make a real difference in mental health outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research Data Collection: Create and monitor online surveys using REDCap, conduct participant interviews, and assist with project development and ethics applications.
  
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work effectively with University of Melbourne internal stakeholders and peak carer bodies to support the project.
  
• Project Management: Organise meetings, maintain project records, and support project leads in establishing advisory groups.
  
• Analyse and Report Findings: Collect and analyse data, draft reports, and contribute to papers for publication.
  
  

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with experience in mental health research or related fields, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.

You may also:

• Have demonstrated experience in designing and implementing research projects in mental health or related areas.
  
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  
• Have highly developed administrative skills for organising meetings and maintaining project records.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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
  
  

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - Orygen / Centre for Youth Mental Health
Orygen is the world's leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.

At Orygen, our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health. The Company has three Members: The Colonial Foundation, The University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health.

The University of Melbourne has an agreement with Orygen for designated employees to be made available to undertake activities for Orygen. University employees working at Orygen are required at all times to continue to adhere to University policies, procedures, regulations and statutes, as well as to Orygen policies and procedures (including Orygen's delegations of authority framework which can be found at http://staff.orygen.org.au/), but the University's policies and procedures shall prevail in the event of any inconsistency. For the period of participating in activities at Orygen, you will be subject to the reasonable control and direction of Orygen. You consent to the University disclosing to Orygen your personal employment information solely for the purposes of facilitating your secondment to Orygen, and that such disclosure will not be a breach of any of your privacy rights.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

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

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including 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 Vanessa Phan 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.

Applications close: 28 August 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-003505 ResearchAssistant Position Description
Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionResearch
• IndustriesMental Health Care

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