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Forensic Mental Health Researcher

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time
About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the implementation of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. As a Forensic Mental Health Researcher, you will work closely with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) to establish an industry presence and build leadership networks.

About the Scholarship

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 to transfer academic and clinical excellence into practice in the health, community services and criminal justice sectors.

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. You will also meet the entry requirements for the relevant Higher Degree by Research at Swinburne University of Technology.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that: every Swinburne learner gets a work experience, every Swinburne graduate gets a job, every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution, and Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice.

This scholarship offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the implementation of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. Collaborating with supervisors, the candidate will address critical issues in forensic mental health care, working closely with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) to establish an industry presence and build leadership networks.

The chosen candidate will join one of our Doctoral programs, integrating into high-performing academic teams within a world-class research setting. This scholarship aims to support highly motivated and competitive candidates in undertaking research that supports the research agenda of the Forensicare; evaluates and improves Forensicare services, improves how we partner with our consumers and carers and promote their journey towards improved wellbeing and more meaningful lives, strengthens the capability and wellbeing of our staff, addresses the mental health and other causes of violence and complex problem behaviour, improves how we prevent inpatient aggression and violence and reduce use of restrictive practices, and helps 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. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academics, clinicians, researchers, and students, to transfer academic and clinical excellence into practice in the health, community services and criminal justice sectors.

This scholarship is open to individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are enrolled in a Doctoral Program. The successful candidate will be expected to meet the entry requirements for the relevant Higher Degree by Research at Swinburne University of Technology.

The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for creating a vibrant and productive research community.

We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factors. To put it simply, Hatch is for everyone.