Research Officer - Youth Mental Health

• 0.6 FTE part time role, fixed term position for 12 months at Headspace Camperdown

• Research support position to support young people in accessing mental health care through a digital platform

• $103,185 Base + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Research Officer (Youth Mental Health) will join our multidisciplinary team at Headspace Camperdown and work closely with the Youth Mental Health and Technology team to provide digital navigation support to young people accessing care both within our clinical service and research trials. The role is to guide and educate young people about the use of the digital mental health interventions and facilitate the general use of digital technologies in a young person's mental health care. This includes working directly on digital health platforms, preparing relevant educational materials, working with clinicians, academics and youth mental health service providers, and contributing to the efficient operation of the research work.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, supportive and inclusive team, where you’ll play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people and their mental health, through the use of the ‘Innowell’ digital platform.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• join a tight-knit team to work closely with the young people with lived experience and their carers

• support clinical care teams and their clients by providing education and digital navigation for the ‘Innowell’ platform

• liaise with participants to engage in digital health technology services, including the implementation of digital technology and education and training

• provide administrative services and support to the clinical team and research team where needed. This includes coordinating research meetings, preparing agendas and minutes

• engage young people in using digital tools to support their mental health journey working collaboratively with the clinical team communicating any relevant escalation

• co-ordinate data management processes, ensuring thorough analysis and reporting that drives research insights

• strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing research collaborations and joint initiatives

• streamline administrative processes, ensuring efficient management of research documentation, publications, and compliance paperwork

About you

• demonstrated experience in working in youth mental health

• experience working in a research-intensive environment or higher education sector

• familiarity with technology and data administration

• strong administration and reporting expertise

• ability to manage, report and disseminate research data

• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with all stakeholders

• holding a valid Working with Children Check.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Saturday 23 May 2026 11:59 PM