Research Fellow in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Position Details 

• Fixed term for 12 months (with possibility of extension) | Full-Time  
• Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 pa plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country (see below)  
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 About the Role 

We have an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the University’s expansion into child and adolescent mental health research. This important area of research is a key pillar of the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, and the successful candidate will play an important role in increasing the profile of the Institute and its focus on child and adolescent mental health.

Specifically, the Research Fellow will undertake research under the direction of the Little Heroes Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Some of the key position responsibilities of the position will include (but is not limited to):

• Leading quantitative and qualitative research projects in child and adolescent mental health under supervision of the team leader and collaborating with other team members to successfully deliver project milestones and meet key performance indicators.
• Planning and executing research activities in child and adolescent mental health by generating new ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information to develop these ideas into competitive grant applications and active research projects.
• Coordinating, planning and executing the project tasks required to collaborate with project stakeholders, including young people with lived experience, their families, and industry partners.

About You 

To be successful, you will have completed a PhD in child and/or adolescent mental health, psychology, education, public health or related field, as well as two years of research experience in child and/or adolescent mental health, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a national and/or international level.

You will also possess the following key position capabilities:

• Demonstrated emerging research experience in terms of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a national and/or international level in child and/or adolescent mental health.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research design and methodologies involving children and/or adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience in research settings relevant to child and/or adolescent mental health (e.g. research in schools, clinical practice, community or population settings, or online)
• Demonstrated emerging research interests in digital technologies (e.g., smartphone apps, AI) for child and/or adolescent mental health.
• Demonstrated experience delivering project targets on time.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake collaborative research and establish and maintain effective relationships with team members.

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.

The Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing is multi-disciplinary research institute within the College that is focused on improving mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan. The Institute brings together world leading researchers across psychology, social science, public health and education.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).  

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Bridianne O’Dea on [email protected].

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.  

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

Certification

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check - Australian Police or Accredited Agencies, Working With Children Check - Government of South Australia

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

20 May 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.