Mental Health Research Lead

Job description:

Role Type: 2 year part time contract (22.8 hours per week)
Salary: $144,042 - $191,072 p.a plus super (pro rata)

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead the charge in Mental Health Research on the Melbourne Children's Campus? This exciting opportunity involves spearheading the implementation of a visionary Mental Health Research agenda, uniting expertise across the campus to address critical research questions aligned with strategic priorities. As the Mental Health Research Lead, you'll collaborate with a diverse governance team to drive the implementation and evaluation of the Campus Mental Health Strategy 2021 - 2025, generously funded by The RCH Foundation.

This role is offered on 2 year part time contract at 0.6 FTE (22.8 hours per week).

Campus Mental Health Strategy

The Melbourne Children's Campus and its partners are dedicated to the Campus Mental Health Strategy 2021 - 2025. Our overarching goal is to provide evidence-based, comprehensive Mental Health care and prevention for infants, children, and adolescents, supported by education and research, ensuring optimal outcomes for families. Child and family-centered care is central to our mission, with clinically driven research informing workforce education and training programs. This, in turn, supports evidence-based, consistent care delivery and proactive advocacy for policy and funding.

What's in it for you?

• Leadership Opportunity: Lead and shape the direction of Mental Health Research on a prestigious campus, driving impactful change.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside diverse stakeholders and experts, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Contribution to Child and Adolescent Wellbeing: Make a tangible difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families by advancing Mental Health Research and care.
• Professional Development: Expand your research portfolio and academic credentials while contributing to cutting-edge research initiatives.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salaries and salary packaging benefits, including opportunities for career advancement within the Melbourne Children's Campus and its partner institutions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the implementation of the Campus Mental Health Strategy Key Area 3: Research including leading a Campus Mental Health Research Group that has developed a cohesive, Campus-wide Mental Health Research Strategy that prioritises the generation, conduct and implementation of high-quality Mental Health Research relevant to The RCH patients and their families.
• Working effectively as a senior member of the Campus Mental Health Strategy Implementation Team and help to foster engagement and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Supporting development and expansion of the Campus Mental Health Research workforce, by providing high quality mentorship and supervision to emerging Mental Health Researchers.
• Coordinating Mental Health Translation Forums in partnership with the Clinical Implementation Leads, bringing together researchers and clinicians to conduct high quality clinically relevant research that informs education and training and practice.

What we need from you:

• Relevant PhD/Doctoral qualification and track record in child Mental Health Research or a closely related field (e.g. public health, nursing) and at least 5 years postdoctoral experience (relative to opportunity
• Recognition as an established or emerging Mental Health Researcher, with expertise in implementing new models of care/ approaches into clinical care and practice.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging, developing collaborative relationships, and working in partnership with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative and strategic thinker with an innovative, can-do attitude, independent judgement and influencing skills

For more information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Mary Iliadis at ************@mcri.edu.au.

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 Transforming Mental Health Research and Care:

If you're passionate about advancing Mental Health Research and improving outcomes for children and families, we invite you to apply for the role of Mental Health Research Lead. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on Mental Health outcomes for future generations.

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.

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please click here to view the position description.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ***********@mcri.edu.au. 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.

Applications close: 5pm May 10, 2024, AUS Eastern Daylight time