Senior Research Officer

Senior Research Officer

Job No.: 649487

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $108,360 – $119,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas – and the people who discover them

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone’s contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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The Opportunity

The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is making a difference to the lives of vulnerable populations across Australia and beyond. Specifically, we are seeking a Senior Research Officer that will utilise senior-level specialist knowledge to oversee and deliver high-quality management and research services to support the operations of the Turner Institute. This role will help build new key community-facing initiatives and partnerships.  

The position will allow the individual to challenge themself and reach their full potential whilst working alongside other motivated team members. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. 

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for:

• Contribute to strategic and operational planning of new initiatives that involve embedding community groups as part of the Turner Institute’s vision to develop long-term research programs in the SE corridor of Melbourne
• Represent the Turner Institute to community groups, government and industry partners and contribute to marketing and business development opportunities to realise funding opportunities, research collaboration, joint ventures and agreements
• Plan and manage projects including liaising with researchers and community leaders, managing risks, project planning and design, research protocols, and ensuring excellent quality outcomes within agreed timeframes

The successful appointee will have postgraduate qualifications in psychology, allied health or cognate disciplines and extensive relevant experience. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs’.

Enquiries

Professor Kim Cornish, Director, The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, +61 3 9902 0488

Position Description

 Senior Research Officer

Closing Date

Monday 24 April 2023, 11:55pm AEST