Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term until 30th June 2026
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health
Salary: ​Level A - $85,555 to $116,094 (PhD Enty Level - $108,156)​ p.a. plus 17% super

• World-leading youth mental health research / Influence innovative clinical services / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  

• Apply now to join Orygen's dynamic team and make a real impact on youth mental health outcomes
  

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. .

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Assistant at Orygen, you'll play a crucial role in advancing youth mental health research and knowledge translation. You'll contribute to managing research projects, conduct literature reviews, and participate in qualitative research. This role offers you the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field, develop valuable research skills, and directly influence the development of innovative clinical services for young people experiencing mental ill-health.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to Research Projects: Manage research projects, including ethics applications, and participate in team research activities.

• Conduct Literature Reviews and Analysis: Undertake rapid reviews of youth mental health literature and perform qualitative interviews and analysis.

• Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in national forums, maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and contribute to team meetings.

• Support Service Development: Contribute to the development of services targeting young people with, or at risk of, first episode psychosis within designated headspace centres nationally.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with a postgraduate degree in behavioural or social sciences, possessing excellent communication skills and a strong interest in youth mental health research and service development.

You may also:

• Have completed a postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters by Research) in behavioural or social sciences or a related discipline, or be progressing towards a PhD.

• Possess experience with qualitative research methods and literature reviews.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Show the ability to negotiate and prioritise workload effectively.

• Be passionate about building a research career in the mental health sector.

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 fulfillment, 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
  

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Orygen
Orygen is the world's leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.

Further information available at https://www.orygen.org.au/About/About-Us

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 Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. 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

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

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 Vanessa Phan via email at [email protected], 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.

Applications close: ​15 August 2025​ 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Research Assistant in Youth Mental Health PD.pdf