Research Fellow, Implementation Science in Mental Health & Addiction
Job No.: 686116
Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street, Richmond
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as Research Fellow driving national implementation research
- Join a collaborative team advancing co-designed health innovation
- Be part of transformative ideas shaping real-world health outcomes
John the team at Turning Point as Research Fellow to play a central role in advancing a major program of implementation research focused on co-design and translating evidence into real-world health settings. The position contributes to the development and delivery of implementation trials and works both independently and within a high-performing national research team to drive meaningful improvements in health service delivery.
Responsibilities will include designing, coordinating and conducting implementation studies, preparing high-quality ethics and grant submissions and producing peer-reviewed publications and conference outputs. The role will also contribute to the development of research tools including surveys and protocols while supporting junior researchers and engaging with external partners to ensure effective project delivery. There is also the opportunity to contribute to national collaborations and professional forums.
We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in a relevant health discipline (implementation science, psychology, mental health or public health) along with strong analytical skills and experience in qualitative or mixed methods research. The position also calls for the ability to work collaboratively and with initiative advanced communication, manuscript preparation skills and proficiency in research software and academic publication.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to research translation that makes a meaningful difference — applications are warmly encouraged.
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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: Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, c/- Tegan Humphrey, Tegan.Humphrey@easternhealth.org.au
Position Description: Research Fellow - Implementation Science in Mental Health and Addiction
Applications Close: Thursday 20 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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