MENtal Health Research and Development Project Officer
Job No.:568904
Work type:Fixed Term
- 2 YEAR Fixed term position
- 40% FTE or 2 days per week
- Position based at La Trobe University Bundoora, Bendigo, Albury/Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton campus
This position reports directly to the Dean and is situated within the School of Psychology and Public Health – specifically within the School’s portfolio of Student Experience and Employability. As the Mental Health Research and Development Project Officer, you will coordinate the delivery of a strategic and research-based project focused on identifying and addressing the barriers to men’s engagement and retention in psychology and mental health-related education. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, lead co-design processes, and contribute to strategic recommendations that inform future practices at La Trobe and beyond.This position is ideally suited for a professional with programmatic and research experience in gender equity in higher education and/or mental health education..
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and chair a project steering committee with representation from regional and metropolitan stakeholders.
- Engage in co-design processes to understand and address barriers to male participation in psychology-related courses.
- Lead research ethics application, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
- Implement and evaluate strategies that promote enrolment and retention in collaboration with the School.
- Disseminate findings through internal reports, journal publications, and funding applications.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A PhD or equivalent experience related to psychology, mental health, or student engagement in higher education.
- Demonstrated project leadership skills and the ability to meet complex milestones across time-limited initiatives.
- Expertise in gender or equity in higher education, with a focus on male student participation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to lead collaborative initiatives and build strong networks.
- A proven track record in research dissemination and grant applications.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
About La Trobe
La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.
How to apply
Applications close: 11pm Monday 9th June 2025
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - SPPH MENtal Health Project.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume;
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
