Research Fellow

Research Fellow

Company: Deakin University

Location: Melbourne - Burwood

Work Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE) and fixed term until 31/7/26

Salary: Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Position Overview:

The Research Fellow will conduct high-quality research at Deakin University's School of Psychology, focusing on co-designed interventions to improve the mental health of frontline healthcare workers and families for a project titled ‘It’s not over yet’. More specifically, this project focuses on co-designing interventions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of hospital-based healthcare workers, and their families affected by COVID-19. This work is essential to prevent significant mental illness, support family wellbeing, effectively direct health service resources and ensure the future stability of the healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead child related research activities within the project including ethics applications, recruitment of children and young people and communicating findings with this cohort.


• Lead clinical translation activities for the project including intervention manual and clinical practice guidelines.


• Oversee project budget with support from supervisor.


• Successfully collaborate with key stakeholders including healthcare organisations, healthcare workers, partners and family members engaged with the project.


• Oversee and facilitate the collection of qualitative and quantitative data related to young people for the project, analyse data, maintain data protocols and enter data into relevant databases in accordance with ethical guidelines.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD (completed or nearing completion) in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.


• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions in qualitative methodologies and Delphi studies.


• Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to maintain records for annual reports, ability to oversee a budget and manage timelines in research.


• Demonstrated ability to liaise with (and or negotiate with) research partners and manage complex client and stakeholder expectations and needs.


• Clinical skills in mental health related discipline (e.g. psychology, social work, nursing) would be a significant advantage.


• Working With Children’s Check (Employee) or willing to obtain.

Application Process:

Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jade Sheen (Associate Professor, School of Psychology) on jade.sheen@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below: Research Fellow - PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on 11/11/2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time