Implementation Scientist, Ageing & Mental Health (Part-Time)

National Ageing Research Institute Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The National Ageing Research Institute Limited invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term role (0.4–0.6 FTE) commencing January 2027. The role supports the MRFF-funded Talking Mental Health study, contributing to translation of research into practice across community aged care services.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant discipline, demonstrated clinical expertise, and current ICH GCP certification. Driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated highly relevant clinical expertise / professional experience.
• Current TransCelerate-endorsed ICH GCP Certification (can be obtained post-appointment).
• Driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement an innovative, co-designed program for mental health and wellbeing support for older people and aged care staff.
• Collaborate with researchers, providers, consumer representatives, and people with lived experience.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full research and implementation cycle: stakeholder engagement, coordination, data collection, analysis, dissemination, and knowledge translation.
• Build your professional network across aged care, health, and research sectors.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in relevant discipline

TransCelerate ICH GCP Certification

Job description

Part-Time, Fixed Term (3-year contract with potential for extension subject to funding)

0.4 - 0.6 FTE (30.4 - 45.6 hours per fortnight), hours negotiable with the successful applicant based on project requirements. Commencing January 2027

Salary range: $86,447 - $112,640 per annum pro rata, plus employer Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contribution and generous Salary Packaging

About NARI

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is Australia’s leading independent, non-profit medical research institute dedicated to ageing. Recognised internationally for excellence in translational research, NARI builds evidence to improve health and aged care systems, policies, and practices that promote the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of older people.

Our vision is a world where all older people are respected, included, and have the opportunity to age well. Guided by our core values—Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Integrity—we work in partnership with the NARI Community Advisory Panel, older people, carers, communities, and stakeholders to ensure our research is relevant, meaningful, and impactful.

NARI plays a vital role in informing policy, shaping practice, and fostering a more inclusive and age-friendly society.

Further information about NARI, our people, working at NARI, and its governance structure is available at https://www.nari.net.au/

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research that has the potential to improve the mental health and wellbeing of older Australians. Working as part of the MRFF-funded Talking Mental Health study, you will play a key role in translating research into real-world practice across community aged care services.

In this role, you will:

• Help shape and implement an innovative, co-designed program that empowers older people and aged care staff to work together on mental health and wellbeing support.
• Work closely with leading researchers, aged care providers, consumer representatives, and people with lived experience.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full research and implementation cycle, from stakeholder engagement and project coordination through to data collection, analysis, dissemination, and knowledge translation.
• Build your professional network through collaboration with partners across the aged care, health, and research sectors.
• Have opportunities to contribute to publications, conference presentations, grant applications, and future research projects.
• Develop specialist expertise in implementation science, mental health, ageing, and community aged care.
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive, and collaborative workplace that values innovation, learning, and professional growth.
• Be part of an organisation committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people, their families, carers, and communities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of research and practice and wants to see evidence translated into tangible improvements in care and outcomes for older people.

Please refer to the position description for full details about this role.

To be successful for this role

• The ideal candidate will have:
• Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher degree in a relevant discipline or have;
• Demonstrated highly relevant clinical expertise / professional experience and;
• Current TransCelerate-endorsed ICH GCP Certification (can be obtained post-appointment)
• Driver’s licence

Candidates must meet the selection criteria as stated in the position description.

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have a legal entitlement to work in Australia.
• As part of the onboarding process NARI will arrange for new employees to complete a national police check.

Why work for NARI

• Opportunity to work with Australia’s leading independent non-profit medical research institute
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Salary packaging options
• Conveniently located with excellent public transport and bicycle access
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally recognised ageing research
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture committed to excellence, collaboration, inclusion and integrity

How to apply

Applications must include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria

To view the position description, visit the NARI Career’s page, http://www.nari.net.au/careers/.

Applications can be submitted via SEEK, Ethical Jobs or Employment Hero Work (EH Work)

Enquiries: Please contact Anna Lane at ******@nari.edu.au

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