Research Officer in Parenting & Mental Health
Job No.: 692836
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 18-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,344 - $99,179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as a Research Officer in youth mental health
- Join a collaborative team advancing parenting and youth mental health research
- Be surrounded by innovative research and leading mental health experts
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Research Officer to support the Parenting and Youth Mental Health Research Group and contribute to the delivery of the Partners in Parenting program. The role supports a range of research activities, including trial coordination, participant recruitment, data collection and monitoring, database management, web testing, scheduling, and research administration. Working within established protocols and timeframes, the position contributes to the delivery of high-quality research outcomes in a collaborative environment.
The position also supports data analysis, literature reviews, reporting, and communication with research participants and project partners. The Research Officer plays an important role in maintaining efficient research processes and supporting the day-to-day operations of the research program while contributing to a positive and team-oriented environment.
We are seeking someone with a degree in Psychology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training in psychological or mental health research. Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, participatory research approaches and research involving parents, children or adolescents will also be highly regarded, along with experience supporting web-based systems or online interventions.
Join a collaborative research environment and apply your skills to projects focused on improving outcomes for young people and families.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Marie Yap OAM, Head, Parenting and Youth Mental Health Research Group, Marie.Yap@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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