Mental Health Research Specialist

The position of Key Research Development Lead is responsible for driving and coordinating Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs research across the Mid North Coast Local Health District.

This role will guide and support services to build on their research capacity, capability, and culture by seeking opportunities for funding and supporting clinician-led research. The Research Development Lead will provide high-level advice to senior leadership teams on developing and implementing research capacity building programs and initiatives related to Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs research.

Key responsibilities include working collaboratively with stakeholders and external organisations to develop a research strategy that promotes partnerships with health, education, and research organisations and programs.

Developing and implementing strategic plans to advance mental health research and practice within the district is also essential.

A key consideration for this role is ensuring effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, researchers, and community members.

Effective stakeholder engagement is critical to achieving the goals of this position.

Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders is essential to advancing mental health research and practice.

Providing high-quality advice and guidance to support the development and implementation of research strategies and initiatives is crucial.

Developing and managing projects to advance mental health research and practice is an essential responsibility.

Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures is a key aspect of this role.

Working collaboratively with other teams and departments to achieve shared goals and objectives is essential.

Establishing and maintaining effective networks and partnerships to advance mental health research and practice is vital.

Identifying and securing funding opportunities to support research initiatives is a key responsibility.

Developing and implementing strategies to increase diversity and inclusion in research initiatives is essential.

Developing and managing budgets and resources to support research initiatives is a key responsibility.

Collaborating with researchers and academics to advance mental health research and practice is essential.

Providing training and support to staff to enhance their research skills and knowledge is a key aspect of this role.

Building and maintaining effective relationships with external partners and stakeholders is vital to advancing mental health research and practice.

Managing and leading research teams to achieve project goals and objectives is a key responsibility.

Developing and implementing policies and procedures to support research initiatives is essential.

Ensuring data quality and integrity is a key aspect of this role.

Providing expert advice and guidance on research methodologies and approaches is crucial.

Developing and implementing evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of research initiatives is a key responsibility.

Collaborating with government agencies and other stakeholders to advance mental health research and policy is essential.

Developing and managing knowledge translation and dissemination plans to share research findings is a key responsibility.

Providing training and support to staff on research governance and ethics is a key aspect of this role.

Building and maintaining effective relationships with research institutions and organizations is vital to advancing mental health research and practice.

Developing and implementing strategies to address research gaps and priorities is essential.

Developing and managing proposals for research grants and funding opportunities is a key responsibility.

Collaborating with policymakers and stakeholders to advance mental health research and policy is essential.

Developing and implementing strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in research initiatives is vital.