Senior Research Associate (Men’s Mental Health)

Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Research Associate (Men’s Mental Health)

Job Location: Randwick, New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)

Job Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)

Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Duration: Fixed Term until 30th June 2027 (possible extension funding dependent)

Remuneration: $127,947 base (+17% superannuation and a leave loading)

Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered.

Background

The Black Dog Institute is a Medical Research Institute affiliated with UNSW Sydney, and a global leader in translational mental health research. It is the only medical research institute in Australia that investigates mental health across the lifespan—from childhood to adulthood. This position will work within the Workplace Mental Health Research Program.

The Role

This position will conduct independent and collaborative research in Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention to improve understanding of suicide risk, enhance engagement for intervention, and develop evidence-based digital content for men. The role will lead and deliver research projects—including data analysis and modelling—across epidemiological, qualitative, quantitative, and intervention studies, while supporting product rollout, stakeholder collaboration, funding opportunities, and the broader research team. The position reports to a Senior Lecturer at the Black Dog Institute and manages two direct reports.

Key Skills And Experience Required

• PhD in psychology, psychiatry, public health or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• A track record of significant involvement in mental health or suicide prevention research.
• Experience leading participant recruitment, ethics submissions, conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact, with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet strict deadlines and manage projects effectively.
• Demonstrated experience using statistical packages to analyse data.
• Experience in student and technical staff supervision or teaching, non-essential but preferred.
• Experience with digital health technologies, implementation, and/or clinical trials, non-essential but preferred.
• A demonstrated capacity to represent the University and the Black Dog Institute effectively in a variety of external settings through networking, partnership building and influencing skills.

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible working.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development.
• Progressive HR practices.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation.
• National and International Criminal history checks.
• Entitlement to work and ID checks.
• Working With Children Checks.
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
• Verification of relevant qualifications.
• Verification of relevant professional membership.
• Employment history and reference checks.
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments.

How To Apply

Please click on "Apply now" to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.

Applications close: Tuesday 24th March before 11.30pm Sydney time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Contact

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner
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Applications close: Tuesday 24th March before 11.30pm Sydney time.

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