• Job no: 0051307
• Work type: Fixed Term
• Location: Parkville
• Division/Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
• Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health
• Salary: $105,232 - $124,958 (Level B)
• Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 9.5% super

We are seeking a Research Fellow with a strong interest and knowledge in suicide prevention, health services and youth participation.

As the Research Fellow you will lead a multi-component school-based suicide prevention research project in Victorian secondary schools. The Multimodal Approach to Preventing Suicide in Schools (MAPSS) project is funded by an NHMRC Partnership Grant, in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Education and Lifeline Australia.

You will be responsible for all liaison with and coordination of school sites, and all aspects of implementing the project, including data collection, analysis and publication writing. You will also be required to undertake other academic responsibilities including grant writing, supervision and training of staff and students. You will also develop your own independent research career.

This 2 year appointment based at Orygen is an exciting opportunity to work with the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.

At Orygen, our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health.

What we offer you

We offer flexibility, whatever that may mean for you. Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you - including generous leave, child care subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care. We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love!

If you’re curious, motivated and ready to undertake a meaningful and rewarding role we’re ready to meet you.

To ensure the University provides a safe environment for children, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.