Research on the Rise: Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
The Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing sits in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Our researchers have long challenged conventional wisdom, created new ways of thinking about difficult issues and aims to transform communities and empower people. We are equipping the next generation of educators, psychologists, social workers and leaders with the skills and knowledge to assist all members of society reach their full potential. Our outstanding achievements are a strong indication of the ambition that drives our discoveries, which we translate into practice to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
At the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, we understand that:
Combined with creative thinking, rigorous and impactful research is the cornerstone of our purpose – developing real-world solutions that lead to better mental health policy and practice on a local, national, and international level.
About the Role
In collaboration with Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation and Little Heroes Foundation, Flinders University has announced the creation of the Little Heroes Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing. This position will be offered as a 5-year fixed-term contract initially and will be converted to continuing at the end of the initial contract period.
The Little Heroes Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health will be responsible for leading a research program in child and youth mental health across prevention, early intervention, and treatment; liaise with other child and adolescent mental health researchers; promote the research outcomes and liaise with service providers in South Australia to build capacity in evidence-based practice.
Some of the key position responsibilities include:
As the role will be establishing and maintaining collaborations within the University and at various other levels including interstate and international, some out of hour’s work (including weekends) as well as rural SA, overseas travel maybe required.
About You
As the future Little Heroes Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, you have a distinguished international reputation of outstanding high-quality innovative and independent research and research impact in Child and Adolescent Mental Health evidenced by sustained high quality publications as corresponding author and attraction of several competitive external grants.
You have a PhD relevant to Child and Adolescent Mental health and have demonstrated experience of growing and leading a research team.
Some additional key position capabilities include:
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.
Life at Flinders
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. Flinders ranked seventh in the country for National Health and Medical Research Council grants won by a university. For more information, explore our fearless research stories and recent achievements.
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.
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?
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
How to Apply and Information
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
Location: | Adelaide - Australia |
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Salary: |
AU$200,073
£103,872.50 converted salary* per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 18th September 2023 |
Closes: | 18th October 2023 |
Job Ref: | JR0000007008 |
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