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* Join a collaborative research team to work across two research trials
* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
* Part time (0.6FTE - 21 hours per week), fixed term role (12 months) at our ACU Melbourne campus / Orygen sites with some hybrid flexibility
Campus Location: Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV102903#007
* Join a collaborative research team to work across two research trials
* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
* Part time (0.6FTE - 21 hours per week), fixed term role (12 months) at our ACU Melbourne campus / Orygen sites with some hybrid flexibility
About The Role
Operating within Psychology (Melbourne), the Research Assistant will be required to work on NHMRC funded trials, EValuating the Impact Of DigitaLly Enhancing Australian Youth Mental Health services (EVOLVE) and Affinity. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre (HBMRC) at Australian Catholic University, Orygen Digital, and The University of Melbourne. The RA will have primary responsibility for the recruitment of participants to studies and conduct psychological clinical assessments according to existing research protocols. To optimise communication with other project team members, the incumbent will predominantly work at Orygen Digital and across testing sites where required.
For full position details, refer to the position description.
Contact
General enquiries can be sent to Senior Project Officer, Jennie Matthews, Psychology (Melbourne) at:
What We Offer
* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $98,701 - $106,847 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $83,404 - $90,287 (pro rata) pa (HEW 5), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
* Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
* As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.
How To Apply
Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process
Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
* resume (maximum 5 pages).
* responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
* brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.
Applications close: 26-JUN-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact to discuss your requirements in confidence.
About ACU
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
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* Seniority level
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Employment type
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Part-time
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* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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Higher Education
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