Overview
Trial Manager - Mental Health Interventions role at University of Melbourne. Role type: Part-time, Fixed Term until 30/6/2027. Salary: A$85,555.00/yr - A$116,094.00/yr (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super. Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health.
This role involves coordinating uncontrolled pilot and clinical, randomised controlled trials in mental health training programs. You will liaise with researchers, organisations, and schools across Victoria and contribute to research administration and publications, with the aim of improving mental health outcomes in diverse communities.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate Research Trials: Manage trial registration, ethics submissions, participant recruitment, and adherence to research protocols for mental health training programs.
* Engage with Stakeholders: Liaise with Chief Investigators, research teams, host organisations, and Community Advisory Boards to ensure smooth trial operations.
* Manage Data and Reporting: Support data collection, prepare datasets for analysis, and contribute to progress reports and scientific papers.
* Support Education Initiatives: Assist in supervising graduate students and contribute to lectures on mental health research.
Qualifications and Skills
* Hold an Honours or Masters degree in health, medical research, mental health, social sciences, public health, or education.
* Experience in coordinating complex research programs and understanding of randomised controlled trials.
* Strong data management skills and proficiency in statistical packages like SPSS or Stata.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
* Experience with ethics applications and a willingness to travel for research purposes.
What we offer
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by inclusion and well-being
* Progressive leave provisions to support work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including an Employee Assistance Program
Application information
Applications close: Monday 29 September 2025. Note: the system automatically closes the advert at 12:01 AM on the closing date; we recommend submitting your application well in advance.
Contact: For questions regarding recruitment, please contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, including the Position Number and Job Title in the subject. Do not share your application to this email address.
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