Research Assistant - ADHD Screening

Job Description

Position Number: 0065316Location: The Royal Children’s HospitalRole type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 monthsFaculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesDepartment/School: Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical SchoolSalary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super Your next career opportunity Contribute to a ground-breaking NHMRC-funded programme aimed at improving the detection and treatment of ADHD in Australia. Working within the Developmental Mental Health Team in the Department of Paediatrics, you will play a pivotal role in study coordination, participant recruitment, and the administration of clinical research assessments across multiple sites. You will support the research team in maintaining study databases, preparing ethics applications, and critically evaluating study processes to enhance research outcomes. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and contribution to high-impact research in child and adolescent mental health. Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating research activities by leading participant recruitment, ensuring adherence to ethical protocols, and administering standardised clinical assessments. Managing research data through accurate and timely entry, maintaining research databases, and contributing to governance and ethics submissions. Engaging with stakeholders by building and maintaining professional relationships with study participants, clinicians, and research collaborators. Contributing to research outputs by assisting with publications, presenting progress reports, and participating in team meetings and academic discussions. You may be a great fit if: You are a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in developmental mental health and ADHD research. With strong interpersonal skills, you effortlessly build rapport with study participants and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and navigate research ethics requirements is essential to the role. Adaptable and resourceful, you demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, thriving in a dynamic research environment. You may also: Hold a postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master’s, or doctoral degree) in behavioural or social sciences, psychology, or a related field. Have experience conducting research with children and young people, including data collection, ethics management, and engagement with research governance. Possess strong skills in participant recruitment, clinical research assessments, and database management. Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication abilities, with the capacity to work independently across multiple research sites. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being. Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance. Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance. Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. Working at the University – what you need to know This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Advertised: 14 Mar 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr