Clinical Facilitator

Part-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month fixed-term opportunityAn opportunity to provide clinically relevant technical, operational, and intellectual support to the Brain and Mind Centre part of the FMH Translational Research CollectiveBase salary $104,633 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityBrain and Mind Centre’s Youth Mental Health and Technology team conduct research across several streams that explore digital pathways, systems science, and access to mental health care for young people. Extensive collaborations with health service providers, industry, government, philanthropic and research organisations enable us to quickly and effectively translate our research findings into large-scale health system innovations and mental health policy reform, facilitating continuous improvements to mental health services for the benefit of young people in Australia.The Senior Clinical Research Officer/Clinical Facilitator will work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary clinical/research team. This position will be responsible for providing clinically relevant support to the Brain and Mind Centre’s Youth Mental Health and Technology team. This includes supporting the management and delivery of a health services clinical trial, regular data monitoring and care coordination, preparing relevant educational materials, performing fundamental aspects of clinical research work, working with clinicians, academics, and youth mental health service providers, and contributing to the efficient operation of the research work area by providing essential clinical research support.Your key responsibilities will be to:Support working clinicians and clinical services to strengthen and meet the overall research objectivesunderstand the research utility of data outputs to test the impacts of individual-level and health service interventions in the mental health contextprovide clinical support during the planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination stages of research protocols across the Youth Mental Health & Technology teampresent key clinical research outcomes across various audiences and young people with a lived mental health experienceindependently collect research data, enter/store in appropriate statistical software and prepare statistical analysis/reportscontribute to and coordinate the research and administration activitiessupport communication with relevant institutions along with stakeholder management with multiple partnersassist with writing ethics applications/modifications and contribute to the preparation of documentation for publications and presentationssupport digital technology implementation and youth models of care with mental health servicesassist with the preparation of research outputs (i.e. journals, conference papers and other publications)will require you to travel to between different locations throughout NSWAbout youMasters qualifications in Professional or Clinical Psychology/ Social Work/ Counselling/ Mental Health Nursing and/or relevant experience in a related discipline (a postgraduate qualification or progress towards one will be highly valued but is not essentialhas experience working in a research-intensive environment, and/or delivering or coordinating care in youth mental healthhas excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational mattershas extensive experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions and grant applicationshas the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily workhas excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters.has skills in data analysis, using statistical analysis tools, and reporting on research findingshas research and scientific literary searches experience together with preparing literary reviews for further analysis, using statistical software, drafting manuscripts, and preparing conference presentationshas experience in coordinating and facilitating workshops across different stakeholder groups including clinical and academic disciplines.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. 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