Research Assistant - located in Randwick NSW OR Clayton Campus

Job No.: 686307

Location: Randwick, New South Wales OR Clayton Campus

Employment Type: Part-time, 0.95 fraction

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A plus 17% employer superannuation 

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Research Assistant will provide vital support to the administration and delivery of a large-scale self-harm prevention research project, led by the Black Dog Institute in partnership with Monash University. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of senior researchers, the Research Assistant will contribute to both the technical and administrative aspects of the project. Key activities include supporting the development of intervention components, liaising with schools to facilitate pilot testing of a new preventative intervention, and assisting with the dissemination of early project learnings. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research aimed at improving mental health outcomes for young people.

As the successful candidate, you will hold an honours degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline, or be progressing toward a doctorate. You will bring strong analytical and manuscript preparation skills with evidence of refereed publications, along with the ability to solve complex problems using discretion, innovation and sound judgement. You will have well-developed planning and organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and an understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information-handling principles. You will demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues, strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant university systems, and the ability to learn new software as required. Experience working with schools or supporting school staff, as well as experience contributing to research projects in mental health or working within psychology or a related field, is also essential.

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.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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 Emily Berger, Associate Professor, School of Educational Psychology & Counselling, +61 3 99059017

Position Description: Research Assistant

Applications Close: Wednesday 3rd of December 2025, 11:55pm AEDT