About SANE Australia

SANE Australia is a national mental health organisation working to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research and advocacy.

The SANE Group also consists of the Anne Deveson Research Centre and the Dax Centre. The Anne Deveson Research Centre was established in 2018 to conduct research to drive social outcomes for people affected by complex mental health issues. The Dax Centre provides artists with lived experience of mental health issues opportunities for creative expression while fostering social change.

SANE is a values-led organisation that offers workplace flexibility, a supportive, friendly team, and the opportunity to help Australians affected by complex mental issues live long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.

We are driven by our values of Respect, Innovation, Celebration, Responsibility and Collaboration.

SANE team members benefit from generous not-for-profit salary packaging options, an employee assistance program and an additional five days pro-rata of paid Reflection Leave per year after completing 12 months of service.

About the role

The Research Assistant role is a newly created position to provide critical support to a team who are responsible for ensuring that our impact is maximised through evidence-informed research, robust measurement and learning.

This role will suit someone who is organised, effective and enjoys working across a variety of projects. Your work will aim to inform SANE’s digital mental health service provision, evaluate the effectiveness of our work, or support us to advocate for better outcomes for people affected by complex mental health issues.