Careers at UniSC

• Thompson Institute | Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term appointment until October 2026
• Level 5- $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

The 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!

For more information, please visit us online: Thompson Institute

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; and
• work 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; and
• hold a current working with children blue card or ability to obtain one.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  Research Assistant.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

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. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Daniel Hermens
Professor of Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology – Thompson Institute
Telephone: 07 5456 5105
Email: dhermens@usc.edu.au

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We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

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, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.