The Strategy Implementation Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Implementation Coordinator to join us at the beginning of year 4 of our five-year Melbourne Children’s Campus Mental Health Strategy (Strategy). This crucial period focuses on the completion of pilots, evaluation of Strategy outputs, and the subsequent refinement and scaling of these outputs. Our goal is to achieve sustainable improvements in mental health care and practice for children, young people and their families across the Campus, supported by 'gold standard' evidence research and education on effective practice change.

Your responsibilities include:

• Strategic Implementation: Utilise expertise in change and implementation theories to advise on integrating and scaling Strategy activities into practice and policy in mental health care across the Campus. This includes working with team members to ensure the effective use of knowledge translation and practice implementation methodologies
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and enhance relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Strategy. This includes working with multidisciplinary staff (clinicians, researchers, educators) and people with lived and living experiences (Lived Experience Advisors), including young people and their parents/carers, with support from the Strategy Implementation team
• Project and Risk Management: Manage, prioritise, and report on project timelines and resources to achieve timely delivery of Mental Health Strategy outcomes. This includes managing stakeholder expectations in relation to project delivery and monitoring and mitigating risk

What we need from you:

• At least 3 years’ experience and appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of qualifications, experience, training or professional accreditation in knowledge translation, implementation science, change management and/or service quality improvement in relevant fields including health, mental health, social research
• Experience working in partnership with diverse stakeholders in analysing multiple sources of information and synthesising into integrated evidence-based and strategic approaches to health system development and quality improvement in facilitating scaling of practice change in relevant ‘real world’ settings
• Ability to engage and work with people with lived and living experience of mental health conditions and recovery - young people and their parents/carers and families - in design, consultation, and implementation
• Demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking and creativity, including a track record of influencing decisions, proposing innovative solutions, and partnering with diverse stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives for system development and quality improvement

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Belinda Horton at [email protected] using the subject line: Implementation Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What’s in it for you?

• Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health care practices and outcomes.
• Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program

Who we are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on mental health care. Apply now to be a part of our journey towards sustainable improvements and evidence-based practice changes across the Campus.

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Applications will only be considered if selection criteria are addressed, and please ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

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