Research Assistant

Black Dog Institute; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary packaging

Wellbeing leave

Pet friendly workplace

Gym membership

Job summary

Black Dog Institute in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Research Assistant to support trauma, work, and adult mental health research within a multidisciplinary team. The role provides technical and research assistance to a Senior Research Fellow on multiple projects, including workplace mental health and population well‑being.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, data management, and assisting with ethics and project documentation, reflecting a commitment to rigorous, translational research.

Qualifications

• Undertake literature searches and reviews.
• Prepare and edit research and project reports, manuscripts, presentations and funding applications.
• Maintain collection and storage of data with governance and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Undertake literature searches and reviews.
• Prepare and edit research and project reports, manuscripts (including systematic reviews), presentations and funding applications.
• Maintain the collection and storage of research data with governance and integrity.
• Perform quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required.
• Coordinate study progress with stakeholders and ensure adherence to protocols.

Skills

Literature reviews

Data analysis

Research coordination

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

About the InstituteLocated on the lands of the Bidiagal Clan of the Dharawal Nation (Randwick, NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. Emphasising a devoted focus to into suicide prevention, digital mental health, a workplace mental health, we undertake a unique ‘translational’ research approach that allows us to turn our world-class findings into new treatments, prevention strategies, clinical services, educational programs, and e-health products. We join the dots by connecting research answers, expert knowledge, and the voices of lived experience to deliver solutions that impact and boost the health care system for patients and practitioners alike. Our work is used to drive evidence informed change across the rapidly expanding mental health sector and sets the foundations for a brighter and healthier future for all.

• Hybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
• 35 hour work week,flexible hours agreements
• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
• Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
• We in the Innovate stage of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), actively embedding reconciliation into our workplace culture.
• Pet friendly workplace
• Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
• Employee discounts and gym membership benefits

The Role

A Research Assistant plays a key role in supporting research projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers in the area of Trauma, Work, and Adult Mental Health within the Black Dog Institute. This Research Assistant position will provide technical and research assistance to the Senior Research Fellow in activities associated with various research projects, including contribution and application of knowledge in the field of workplace mental health and population-level mental health and well being.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research Activities

• Undertake literature searches and reviews.
• Prepare and edit research and project reports, manuscripts (includingsystematic reviews), presentations and funding applications.
• Maintain the collection and storage of research data in adherence to the project's research data management plan, including coordinatingand executing data entry, coding, cleaning, data management processesand ensuring research integrity in research databases.
• Performing quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required by the research project.
• Develop relationships and regularly liaise with stakeholders tocoordinate study progress, identify issues that arise, and ensureadherence to the study protocols.
• Maintain sensitivity to clinical issues.
• Assisting with ethics applications/amendments, responding to queriesfrom research ethics boards, maintaining the study master file andarchiving of ethics forms and study documents.
• Assist with aspects of participant recruitment and follow-up, in accordance with study protocols.
• Compile and build quantitative surveys within approved softwarepackages
• Monitor research protocols, identify and report any evolving problemsto the supervisor.
• Perform other general research and administrative tasks associatedwith the specific projects including contributing to research design,preparation of research protocols, product testing of e-Mental Healthprograms and working collaboratively with IT and User ExperienceTeams as necessary.
• Adhere to all research ethics and governance codes and regulations.
• Coordinate, plan and complete day-to-day research activities within theframework of agreed project timelines and responsibilities.

Work Health and Safety

• Cooperate with all health and safety policy and procedures of theInstitute and take all responsible care to ensure your actions oromissions do not impact the health and safety of yourself andothers.
• Undertake mandatory training, including Good Clinical Practice and UNSW Research Integrity training
• Ensure self and all staff comply with all WHS legislation WHS Policyand Procedures.
• Report any WHS hazards and significant issues to Director, People &Culture delegate and the reporting tool Rely.

Note: the list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the Institute maychange or request additional activities to meet the operational needs ofthe business

Selection Criteria

Inclusion at BDI

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience where all candidates can fullyparticipatein the process.

We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, culturally and raciallydiversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others from underrepresented backgrounds.

We recognise that not everyone has had equal access to opportunities, and valuable skills and perspectives can be gained through diverse life experiences.

If this role excites you but youdon’tmeet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to applyasyourlived experienceand insights are important to us.

Accessibility

If you have accessibility requirements or require information in an alternative format, pleaseemail ***************@blackdog.org.auorphone02 9382 4***

Privacy

We respect your privacy and confidentiality. We only provide information to other staff where it is needed to arrange workplace adjustments.

Commencement of employment with the Institute is subject to the completion of relevant pre-employment checks, include reference checks, a National Criminal History Check, and other role-specific requirements.These checks are conducted in line with the Institute’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all employees, and check outcomes are reviewed and applied fairly and in accordance with the inherent requirements of the role