Academic Lead, Mental Health Strategy
2 weeks ago
**Job no**: 0053147
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.5/0.6FTE); Fixed-term until 30 April 2026
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**:Academic C - $ $140,433 - $161,926 pa (pro-rata) | Academic D - $169,094 - $186,288 pa (pro-rata) plus 17% super + Clinical Loading - $19,608
- Lead development and implementation of mental health education programs
- Aligns with Victoria's Mental Health System recommendations, fostering comprehensive care
- 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**
The Academic Lead for the Mental Health Strategy at the Melbourne Children’s Campus spearheads the development and implementation of health professional education programs aligned with the campus's Mental Health Strategy. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, the role focuses on identifying needs, creating content, and researching outcomes. As a pivotal member of the Mental Health Strategy Implementation Team, the Academic Lead ensures effective realisation of educational goals campus-wide.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development, curation and delivery of education activities and resources to support the Mental Health Strategy working closely with consumers, key stakeholders and end-users. Educational activities and resources may include face-to-face and online education sessions, Communities of Practice and technology-enhanced learning methods such as podcasting, or multimedia education on existing learning platforms, supported by job aides, guidelines or other self-directed learning materials.
- Lead the implementation of new education initiatives or projects and develop capacity and tools on Campus to sustain education initiatives in the longer term.
- Participate in relevant education related activities in the Department of Paediatrics (Department) and across the broader Campus.
- Lead the development of the education research strategy, and education research activities for the Mental Health Strategy.
**Who We Are Looking For**
You will also have:
- PhD or equivalent
- A health professional qualification with AHPRA registration in Australia (or eligibility for registration)
- Experience and training in infant, child and adolescent mental health (including knowledge and experience in assessment and treatment and the principles of family-centred and trauma-informed care.)
- Ability to engage, work with and integrate lived experience and peer support roles and consumers (children, young people) and their carers and families in co-design, consultation, and implementation.
- Experience in delivery of mental health education to a multidisciplinary audience
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
**Your New Team - **Department of Paediatrics**
The Department of Paediatrics, a flagship representation of the University's partnership with the Royal Children's Hospital, offers a unique opportunity for impactful work in child and adolescent health. With a diverse team of academic and professional staff, the department is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and research. As a member of this department, you will contribute to shaping child and youth health policy at a national and state level, making a significant difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.
**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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