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This Job is based in Australia Employment Type: Full time, 35 hours per week Duration: up until May 2029 Remuneration: Level A Academic $106,337 + 17% super + annual leave loading Location: Kensington campus, NSW Please note: This position will be requiring the successful applicant to be based in NSW due to travel involved to local schools. Why This Role Matters The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) will join a research team to manage a new multi-year study aimed at co-developing and testing a technology-supported prevention program in schools to prevent self-harm in children and adolescents. The trial will involve thousands of students from public and independent schools in New South Wales, monitored over a two-year period. The Fellow will lead daily management of research activities, including the co-design of the intervention, ethical considerations, and trial conduct. Responsibilities include recruiting schools, building positive relationships with them, supervising data collection activities such as online surveys, and guiding schools in delivering the intervention. Additionally, the Fellow will maintain study protocols and milestone reporting, liaise with a multidisciplinary team of investigators and partners, and ensure operational efficiency, including financial administration. To ensure the project's impact, the Fellow will lead and contribute to data analysis and report writing for scientific publications, present findings at conferences and workshops, and support various dissemination activities. This position will report to the project principal investigator A/Prof Michelle Tye and supervise one direct report. Skills Required

• A PhD in public health, psychology, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in conducting and/or managing research trials in mental health, or a related field, preferably in schools and/or with young people, and an understanding of the approach, skills and personal attributes required for this type of research.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality research in mental health, as evidenced by a good track record of publications and conference presentations (relative to opportunity).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team and across disciplines, but also in conducting research to a high standard with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders at different levels of an organisation.
• Knowledge of project management, budgeting, and resource allocation procedures.
• Demonstrated data analysis skills with experience in preparing statistical data for publication including experience using SPSS, R, or other statistical analysis programs.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• An Australian driver’s licence is essential.
• Car ownership is desirable.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on . Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required

• NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• Criminal Records Check
• Qualifications Check

Benefits And Culture People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our Benefits Include

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How To Apply To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below. Contact : Aarti Talent Acquisition Coordinator Applications close: Tuesday 25th June before 11.30pm. UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.