Listed By: The University of Melbourne on 8 Oct 2024
Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist – Casual Clinical Research Technician (Ballarat) Job no: 0056888
Location: Ballarat
Role type: Casual / Part-time (Approximately 200 hours per year for up to 2 years)
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department: Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic and Social Research
Salary: $68.57 - $80.38 per hour + superannuation
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed.
Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly. About the Role
We invite you to join our team working on an impactful research initiative - the Intensive Early Childhood Education and Care Program Research Project.
The project is to conduct the evaluation of an intensive early childhood education and care program for children experiencing significant family stress and hardship.
Previous research conducted by University of Melbourne shows that an intensive ECEC program can significantly improve the developmental trajectories of children who participated in the intervention, compared to children in the control group (who did not receive the targeted intervention).
This research project will test whether similar positive impacts can be found in multiple sites at different locations for children experiencing significant family stress.
A very rich set of child development outcomes will be collected in this project to allow rigorous evaluation of children's developmental trajectories.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conduct Assessment of Bayley Scales, WPPSI and the Emotional Availability Scales (EAS) for study children (aged 6 months to 5 years) and write up children's developmental assessment reports.Ensure engagement of research participants and minimise attrition.Ensure strict adherence to ethics and research protocols and secure storage of all data collected.Manage high risk situations and critical incidents if they arise during data collection.Provide data collection updates to Research team.Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a psychologist with experience in conducting and interpreting standardised developmental assessments, along with substantial clinical experience in assessing and treating infants with psychosocial vulnerabilities and working with families with complex needs.
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diverse groups of children and families are also essential.
You will also have:
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology (Pearson Clinical Assessment User Level A).Ability to function independently as a clinical researcher and to provide a full range of psychometric assessments.Experience in Infant and/or Child Mental Health.This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experiencePlease note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at ******, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
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