Position Number: 0065836
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health
Salary: Academic A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to world-leading youth mental health initiatives / Develop expertise in online education / Join a dynamic team of clinicians and academics
- Apply now to advance your career in youth mental health education and make a real difference in young people's lives
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As an Associate Lecturer/Online Educator at the University’s Centre for Youth Mental Health and Orygen, you'll play a vital role in developing and delivering cutting-edge online courses in youth mental health. You'll have the opportunity to work with leading experts, contribute to innovative research, and directly impact the capacity of Australia's youth mental health workforce. This role offers you the chance to grow your skills in teaching, research, and clinical practice while being part of a world-renowned organisation dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for young people.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and Deliver Online Courses: Create and maintain engaging online learning content, coordinate subjects, and deliver live seminars for graduate students in youth mental health.
- Assess and Support Students: Provide empathetic guidance, assess coursework, and deliver high-quality feedback to support student learning and development.
- Contribute to Research and Evaluation: Support curriculum development, participate in educational research, and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work with internal and external experts to develop new learning materials and participate in team initiatives to enhance youth mental health education.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a passionate educator with clinical experience in youth mental health, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and deliver engaging online courses while contributing to cutting-edge research and workforce development initiatives.
You may also:
- Hold a Master's degree in clinical psychology, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, social work, or a related field (or be progressing towards a PhD).
- Have experience in youth mental health clinical practice, including assessment and intervention.
- Possess a robust understanding of youth mental health and early intervention principles.
- Demonstrate experience in teaching mental health at a university level, particularly in online contexts.
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Be committed to upholding the University's values of respect, diversity, and inclusion.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – The Graduate Education team, Centre for Youth Mental Health and Orygen
The Graduate Education team at the Centre for Youth Mental Health and Orygen have been delivering innovative graduate online programs in youth mental health to educators and health professionals for many years now. Driven by Orygen’s strategic imperative to build the capacity and capability of the youth mental health workforce across Australia and overseas, the team offers a range of industry-leading programs that provide the latest theory, research and evidence-based approaches in this specialised and rapidly-evolving area of mental health care. As a multidisciplinary team that specialises in youth mental health and curriculum design, development and delivery, we are deeply committed to providing our diverse cohort of students with the highest quality learning experience that stands to make a meaningful difference to the lives and wellbeing of the young people with whom they work
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
