Senior Research Officer

Senior Research Officer Salary : HSO Level 6 $110,666 - $119,660 pro rata Location : Perth Unit / Division : Child and Adolescent Health Service >

Gender Diversity Service / Paediatric Consultation Liaison Program Work Type : Fixed Term - Part Time Position No : 00013292 Closing Date : 2025-07-07 4 : 00 PM Attachments :

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Contribute to innovative clinically applied research studies and analysis.

Foster a collaborative research culture and community of practice.

Contribute to youth mental health reform initiatives.

This is a three month Fixed-Term Part-Time appointment ( FTE) within the GDS Service, with possibility of extension.

About our Team :

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is a service area of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) that provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents in Western Australia from birth to 18 years following a holistic and patient-centred approach.

The research team facilitate and deliver impactful research initiatives with a goal of improving child health outcomes and ensuring our services meet the needs of our young people and their families, now, and in the future.

Aligned with the ICA Taskforce report recommendations, our strategic plan and guided by our organisational values, and continuous improvement cycle, CAMHS is on a transformative journey elevate and redefine its services. We are driven by a commitment to deliver the highest standards of care, ensuring that our community remains at the heart of our initiatives.

About the Role :

As a Senior Research Officer you will plan and undertake research and evaluation relating to clinical research priorities across CAMHS, contributing to a robust research and education environment across our organisation.

Working closely with leadership, clinicians, and stakeholders, you will support the development and implementation of CAMHS research projects and participate in assessing the efficacy of CAMHS services, and the success of reform initiatives.

You will manage client research data collection and evaluation including analysis and report preparation as well as efficiently managing activity and performance data systems. You will be committed to ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and governance, relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks and maintaining knowledge of mental health issues relevant to research projects and reform initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include :

Facilitating client engagement and ongoing data collection, conducting evaluations, and analysing data to assess treatment effectiveness of CAMHS services.

Preparing comprehensive reports, engaging in continuous monitoring and evaluation, and collaborating with various stakeholders including ethics committees and partner organizations.

Providing expertise in statistical analysis, presenting research findings, and maintaining knowledge of mental health issues while ensuring efficient management of activity and performance data systems.

If you are passionate about furthering clinical research in the child and adolescent mental health space, please apply for this role or contact our team to find out more.

How to Apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following :

A statement addressing the following two questions in no more than 2-3 pages :

In this role you will be required to undertake a lead role in conducting and managing research projects, with the ability to achieve results within tight time frames. Can you please describe a research program that you managed from beginning to end within agreed timeframes? Please include how you used your skills in research, analysis, and problem solving, including the use of data analysis tools, across this process.

Provide specific examples of how you have used your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to achieve project outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.

A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements as outlined in the Job Description Form.

The names and email contact details of two professional referees; one of which is your current line manager or your previous line manager (within the last 2 years). We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.