Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health

2 months ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0033184
**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
- **Join a groundbreaking research project in youth mental health, making a meaningful impact on treatments and care.**:

- **Collaborate with leading experts, contribute to participant recruitment and assessment, and develop an academic research profile in a dynamic team.**:

- **$80,258 - 108,906 p.a., plus 17% super, and benefits**

This is a re-advertised **0059533 Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health PRESCIENT Study** role; previous applicants need not apply.

**About the Role**

This is an exceptional opportunity for Research Assistants to join the prestigious Trajectories and Predictors in the Clinical High Risk for Psychosis Population: Prediction Scientific Global Consortium (PRESCIENT) project at Orygen. As part of this groundbreaking research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, you will have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of youth mental health. Working closely with a team of dedicated professionals and collaborating across multiple projects, you will play a vital role in recruiting participants, conducting assessments, collecting data, and building relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people experiencing mental ill-health.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Recruit and consent research participants from a range of clinical programs and the community.
- Collect and record participant information and consent procedures ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinical teams and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Actively participate in project team and/or division meetings and with guidance, contribute to planning activities or committee work to support capacity-building.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You are someone who possesses a strong interest in youth-onset mental health disorders and interventions, along with excellent communication skills for effective research collaboration and engagement. Additionally, you have well-developed organisation and time management skills, and you are flexible and responsive to changing priorities.

You will also have:

- Undergraduate degree with Honours in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline
- Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic or research career trajectory

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)“**

**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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**Be Yourself**

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Key Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

**Advertised**: 11 Jul 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 25 Jul 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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