Research Officer in Parenting & Mental Health
Job No.: 692836
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 18-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,344 - $99,179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
* Amplify your impact as a Research Officer in youth mental health
* Join a collaborative team advancing parenting and youth mental health research
* Be surrounded by innovative research and leading mental health experts
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Research Officer to support the Parenting and Youth Mental Health Research Group and contribute to the delivery of the Partners in Parenting program. The role supports a range of research activities, including trial coordination, participant recruitment, data collection and monitoring, database management, web testing, scheduling, and research administration. Working within established protocols and timeframes, the position contributes to the delivery of high-quality research outcomes in a collaborative environment.
The position also supports data analysis, literature reviews, reporting, and communication with research participants and project partners. The Research Officer plays an important role in maintaining efficient research processes and supporting the day-to-day operations of the research program while contributing to a positive and team-oriented environment.
We are seeking someone with a degree in Psychology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training in psychological or mental health research. Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, participatory research approaches and research involving parents, children or adolescents will also be highly regarded, along with experience supporting web-based systems or online interventions.
Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in Psychology or related field, or equivalent experience and training in psychological or mental health research.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, participatory research approaches, and research involving parents, children, or adolescents.
• Experience supporting web-based systems or online interventions.
Join a collaborative research environment and apply your skills to projects focused on improving outcomes for young people and families.
Monash University seeks applicants who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Contact & Application
Enquiries: Professor Marie Yap OAM, Head, Parenting and Youth Mental Health Research Group, Marie.Yap@monash.edu
Applications Close: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST
#J-18808-Ljbffr