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Forensic Mental Health Researcher

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne Full time
About the Scholarship

We are pleased to offer a Doctoral Scholarship opportunity in collaboration with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology, and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare). This scholarship aims to support highly motivated and competitive candidates in undertaking research that supports the research agenda of Forensicare.

Key Objectives
  • Evaluate and improve Forensicare services
  • Improve how we partner with our consumers and carers and promote their journey towards improved wellbeing and more meaningful lives
  • Strengthen the capability and wellbeing of our staff
  • Address the mental health and other causes of violence and complex problem behaviour
  • Improve how we prevent inpatient aggression and violence and reduce use of restrictive practices
  • Help us address co-occurring disorders and other factors that delay recovery progress

The purpose and aims of the project will be developed in collaboration among Forensicare, the CFBS, and the successful applicant.

About the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science

The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) is Australasia's leading centre for excellence in the areas of forensic mental health and forensic behavioural science research, teaching and practice development. We bring together academics, clinicians, researchers, and students from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work, law, occupational therapy and epidemiology.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Bachelor degree honours and/or a research master's degree in psychological sciences, health sciences, population and global health, and those with relevant industry experience, with a First Class Honours (average grade or equivalent)
  • Meet the entry requirements for the relevant Higher Degree by Research at Swinburne University of Technology
  • Demonstrated capacity to complete writing tasks to an excellent standard and strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with external research partner agencies to achieve collaborative outcomes
  • High level of comfort working with sensitive topics, and with diverse cultural groups, and an awareness of security and ethical issues associated with working with health and sensitive data

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.