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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the Tasmanian Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation
• Identify key factors that can contribute to establish effective strategies for youth mental health
• Part-time (0.7 FTE) 18 months Fixed-term role based in Hobart

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

About the opportunity

The Tasmanian Centre for Mental Health  Service Innovation | Tasmanian Department of Health (TCMHSI) part of the College of Health and Medicine | is a new initiative created in partnership with the Department of Health and University of Tasmania, with a vision to build and lead a culture of innovation and excellence across mental health services. The TCMHSI aims to create and nurture opportunities for service improvements, by building capacity in Tasmania and working with key partners to establish formal training and education pathways across professional disciplines employed throughout Statewide Mental Health Service (Medical, Nursing, Allied Health) in inpatient and community settings.

This position will be focused on Youth Mental Health Access, working on planned and innovative changes to the mental health system in collaboration with the Mental Health Council of Tasmania. The project has two main deliverables: a mixed-methods investigation on the views of children and their families as they pertain to the Intake and Assessment Referral decision-making tool, and the design of an implementation framework for the Youth Peer Workforce Strategy. This position may be fulltime or fractional.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the TCMHSI in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, help secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
• Contribute with a series of projects that encompass leveraging existing data sources, analysing available databases to identify key factors that can contribute to establish effective strategies for youth mental health.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.

What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a postgraduate qualification in a relevant research field with demonstrated academic merit appropriate to Level A.
• A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to a field of mental health research and/or youth mental health, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide input and assist with the preparation of ethics applications, grant reports,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with a range of people and organisations.
• Sound organisational skills with a demonstrated capacity to act with initiative, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a common goal and display the ability to work in a manner that aligns with the University's values.
• Demonstrated mentoring and supervisory skills and the ability to contribute to the supervision of staff and students.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $121,737 comprising base salary within the range of $80,462 to $104,049 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Lisa Foa, Head, School of Psychological Sciences, lisa.foa@utas.edu.au or 0 3 6226 2681.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500319 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 13 October 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.