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Senior Researcher - Heidelberg

Mind Australia
  • Opportunity to lead and manage research into understanding the impact of mental ill health on people’s lives
  • Permanent role | Full or Part time
  • Work from Home & Heidelberg Location

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Research, Advocacy & Policy Development business unit provides strategic and operational leadership for investment in research and evaluation, business development, clinical governance, policy and advocacy. In line with a growth strategy, Research, Advocacy & Policy Development is responsible for developing and delivering on a five-year plan for advocacy and social change. The Research and Evaluation team aims to understand the impact of mental ill health on people’s lives and the policies and programs that help them achieve recovery goals and lead fulfilling lives.

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Senior Researcher for a permanent, full or part time opportunity to work at our Central Office in the Heidelberg area. With work from options, you will lead and manage research and evaluation to increase understanding of the impact of mental ill health on people’s lives and how effective services can contribute to client recovery and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, commission, manage and undertake research and evaluation projects.
  • Analyse information, interpret data and synthesise evidence that will support service improvement, policy design, systems advocacy and business development.
  • Lead, co-ordinate, recommend and promote findings of research activities.
  • Identify and initiate new activities and partnerships including grants and funding opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to ensure high level engagement in research and evaluation activities to achieve objectives.

What you’ll bring

  • Post-graduate tertiary degree qualifications in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Health, Social Policy or other related field and preferably qualifications in Research and an academic background.
  • Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Social Welfare, Housing, Healthcare, Disability or Government sectors is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing specialised research, service evaluation, quantitative data analysis and reporting activities at a senior level.
  • Ability to engage and work collaboratively with diverse client groups to incorporate lived experience of mental ill health into research and evaluation activities.

Benefits

  • Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900pa.
  • Monthly Rostered Day Off (Full time employees only).
  • Flexible work arrangements - opportunity to work from home.
  • Learning, development and career opportunities.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now to visit Jobs@Mind - reference number 15276.

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.

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