Position Number: 0065316
Location: The Royal Children’s Hospital
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support an innovative research programme aimed at enhancing the detection and treatment of ADHD in Australia.
- Contribute to high-impact research within a leading academic institution, that provides a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work will directly inform improvements in mental health care and policy.
- Enjoy a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Contribute to a ground-breaking NHMRC-funded programme aimed at improving the detection and treatment of ADHD in Australia. Working within the Developmental Mental Health Team in the Department of Paediatrics, you will play a pivotal role in study coordination, participant recruitment, and the administration of clinical research assessments across multiple sites. You will support the research team in maintaining study databases, preparing ethics applications, and critically evaluating study processes to enhance research outcomes. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and contribution to high-impact research in child and adolescent mental health.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating research activities by leading participant recruitment, ensuring adherence to ethical protocols, and administering standardised clinical assessments.
- Managing research data through accurate and timely entry, maintaining research databases, and contributing to governance and ethics submissions.
- Engaging with stakeholders by building and maintaining professional relationships with study participants, clinicians, and research collaborators.
- Contributing to research outputs by assisting with publications, presenting progress reports, and participating in team meetings and academic discussions.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in developmental mental health and ADHD research. With strong interpersonal skills, you effortlessly build rapport with study participants and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and navigate research ethics requirements is essential to the role. Adaptable and resourceful, you demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, thriving in a dynamic research environment.
You may also:
- Hold a postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master’s, or doctoral degree) in behavioural or social sciences, psychology, or a related field.
- Have experience conducting research with children and young people, including data collection, ethics management, and engagement with research governance.
- Possess strong skills in participant recruitment, clinical research assessments, and database management.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication abilities, with the capacity to work independently across multiple research sites.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – The Department of Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics serves as the flagship representative of the University's collaboration with the Royal Children's Hospital, sharing a location on Flemington Road in Parkville. This department, situated within the School of Medicine, holds a significant role in overseeing the Child & Adolescent Health component of the Doctor of Medicine program. It boasts a team of 82 academic and professional staff, along with 447 honorary academic staff members, alongside a student body of over 150 individuals pursuing research degrees ranging from Honours to Masters and PhD levels.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
