About the role:
The Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing is seeking a Research Translation and Practice Innovation Manager to lead the direction and delivery of multi-agency research and clinical partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and contributing to a learning mental health system. Working across the organisation, they will use their expertise to build and sustain partnerships, oversee complex research programs, and translate evidence into practical insights, tools, resources and reporting that inform mental
About you:
Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee a program of multi-agency research and practice innovation projects, including monitoring of outputs and outcomes, budget and timelines, risk management, as well as alignment with strategic and policy objectives.
- Provide direct leadership and management to a small team of Postdoctoral Researchers, supporting their development and overseeing the prioritisation and delivery of research and translation activities.
- Support the work of the Centre's translational research team, including meetings, preparation of funding bids, database management and analytics, and drafting research bids, government reports and publications as required.
- Develop and lead the implementation of a new Mental Health Research Translation Network to strengthen collaboration and innovation and support the translation of evidence into practice.
- Help guide the translation of research into practical insights, tools, and resources to inform mental health policy, service delivery, and workforce development, including managing knowledge-sharing systems and platforms.
Qualifications/Specialist Expertise:
- A PhD qualification in a relevant discipline such as public health, mental health, psychology, social sciences, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of conducting and publishing mental health and wellbeing and/or social policy related research and receiving competitive grant funding.
- Demonstrated experience working with people who have a past or current lived experience of mental health challenges or psychological distress is preferable.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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