Thompson Institute | Birtinya, Sunshine CoastPart-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term appointment until October 2026Level 5- $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuationThe Opportunity Join the ESARY Project and play a crucial role in transforming youth mental health support!
This innovative project focuses on a real-time screener to help clinicians and counsellors respond swiftly to suicidality in youth (ages 12+).
You'll engage with participants, recruit project partners, manage data collection, and conduct preliminary analyses, working alongside a lived experience advisory group to co-design and implement the tool in various settings, including schools and youth mental health services.
If you're passionate about impactful change in youth mental health, apply now to make a difference!
You will undertake research tasks such as recruitment, assessments, data collection (including neuropsychiatric interviewing, cognitive assessment, and electroencephalography; EEG) and analysis;provide extensive research administrative support; andwork collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.About you With your well-developed organisational and troubleshooting skills, you excel at managing conflicting demands and meeting deadlines.
You bring sound judgement, initiative, and a strong commitment to confidentiality, making you adaptable in dynamic environments.
Your exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, along with your interpersonal skills, enable you to interact professionally and effectively with a wide range of people, building rapport and fostering positive relationships.
You will possess: completion of a relevant degree combined with a sound understanding of research methodologies;ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary research environment;experience working in a research environment and/or within the health sector in an administrative capacity will be highly regarded; andhold a current working with children blue card or ability to obtain one.Applications All applications must be lodged through our website.
To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 20 January 2025.
Your completed application must include:
a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Professor Daniel Hermens
Professor of Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology – Thompson Institute
Telephone: 07 5456 5105
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Our Culture & Benefits: Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.Modern teaching & research facilities.Professional development and career pathway opportunities.We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award.Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.Salary packing options + 17% Super.EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
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