Job no: 500319
Work type: Part time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Research Focused
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.
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.
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.
To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
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.
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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.
Advertised: 25 Sep 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time