• Become a part of a team that is devoted to making the world a healthier place.
• Great opportunity to support a MH program reducing adult depression and anxiety
• Full-time contraction position until 30 June 2021

About the Institute:

The Black Dog Institute is a Medical Research Institute and a global leader in translational mental health research. We harness the latest technology and other tools to quickly turn our world-class research findings into clinical services, education and e-health products that improve the lives of people with mental illness and the wider community.

We pride ourselves on translating our own world leading Workplace Mental Health research into an award-winning culture that encompasses a holistic view of wellbeing. We aim to create a positive, mentally healthy workplace that recognises the importance of meaningful work, balanced lifestyles, psychological well-being and continual learning whilst being guided by our core values - Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation and Respect.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Salary packaging
• Commitment to Learning and Development
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• Generous parental leave policy
• Pet friendly office
• Social and team events

About the Role:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to an exciting project that involves the design, development and evaluation of a digital mental health program for reducing depression and anxiety in adults. The role will be responsible for assisting with the creation of a novel intervention that is effective, sustainable and scalable for use in a range of clinical settings. The project officer will work closely with the Senior Clinical Research Manager, whilst also working with the broader project team, and e-Mental health team across the Discovery and Innovation portfolio.

Key Duties:

• Assist with preparation and monitoring of project plans, budgets and timelines
• Support consultation with people with Lived Experience and Health Professionals
• Contribute to the creation and review of program content and design
• Assist with IT tasks such as user-testing prior to launch of program
• Assist with knowledge translation and marketing activities
• Perform other project management and administrative tasks as required
• Assist with ethics applications, amendments and queries from the ethics board
• Maintain archive of ethics forms and documents
• Undertake and prepare literature reviews for reports and research publications
• Assist with data management, coding and analysis
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and presentations
• Assist with preparation of grant applications and submissions
• Perform other general research and administrative tasks as required
• Assist with organisation and running of internal and external stakeholder meetings
• Assist with preparation of presentations and reports for stakeholder meetings
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide progress reports, funding reports and disseminate project findings
• Facilitate communication and manage relations between the project team, other areas of the organisation and key stakeholder groups

About You:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Postgraduate qualification in psychology, public health or a related discipline
• A minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a mental health research setting
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines, demonstrate effective time management and adapt to changing priorities to ensure outcomes are delivered
• Demonstrated experience undertaking literature searches and reviews
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated strong capability of preparing research and project reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to build collaborative relationships
• The capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, with a high level of flexibility and initiative to complete own project tasks with minimal supervision
• Demonstrative ability of building and maintaining productive working relationships

Desirable

• Experience in not for profit sector
• Experience in mental health service field
• Experience in digital mental health field
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action principles

For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please download the position description. Please apply using the online portal (link below) with your resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria outlined in the position description. Candidates who apply via email will not be considered.

Please email [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you have any questions or queries.

The Black Dog Institute is an EEO Employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encouraged to apply.