• Salary breakdown: 80K - 85K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15,900.00 + Meal & Entertainment expenses)
• Full time: 18 month Contract (ending 30/06/2024)
• Flexi work/hybrid work
• The Research Officer will work with a large team of researchers, collaborating organisations and people with lived experience to co-design and implement an evaluation of safe space models across multiple jurisdictions

About the Institute

Located on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Randwick NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. Emphasising a devoted focus to into suicide prevention, digital mental health, a workplace mental health, we undertake a unique ‘translational’ research approach that allows us to turn our world-class findings into new treatments, prevention strategies, clinical services, educational programs, and e-health products.

We join the dots by connecting research answers, expert knowledge, and the voices of lived experience to deliver solutions that impact and boost the health care system for patients and practitioners alike. Our work is used to drive evidence informed change across the rapidly expanding mental health sector and sets the foundations for a brighter and healthier future for all.

Benefits

• Hybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
• 35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements
• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
• Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
• Pet friendly workplace

The Role

This position is part of an innovative project that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of safe spaces for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis. The Research Officer will work with a large team of researchers, collaborating organisations and people with lived experience to co-design and implement an evaluation of safe space models across multiple jurisdictions. You will be providing research and administrative support to the study and be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the study at specific study sites in Wollongong and Blacktown.

Duties & Responsibilties

• Assist the team to co-design and conduct lived experience qualitative and quantitative studies
• Conduct independent literature reviews and document analysis
• Assist with data collection and analyses of qualitative and some qualitative results
• Contribute to the preparation and publishing of results of the study in a range of academic and non-academic outputs
• Recruit and interview research participants using various types of interview and survey methodologies
• Maintain meticulous records whilst adhering to strict confidentiality

Skills & Experience Required

• An honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking research projects in the field of mental health, suicide prevention, or a related field
• Demonstrated high level organisational, analytical and writing skills with experience in undertaking literature searches, and the capacity to prepare reports.
• Strong skills in quantitative statistical analysis and in using statistical packages
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and act with diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues

EOO Statement

Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, culture, appearance, sexual orientation, lived experience, gender identity, disability and/or family status.

How to Apply

To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the Apply Now link to apply and submit your most up to date resume. We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.