Salary: A$74K - A$79K per year (plus 9.25% employer superannuation and leave loading)
The School of Psychiatry is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Project Officer to work in the field of Intellectual Disability Mental Health.
The position is offered as part of the Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry under the direction of the Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health. The Department seeks to establish itself as a leading clinical, educational and research facility with a particular focus on the neuropsychiatry of intellectual disability.
The successful applicant will work on projects relating to education, training and workforce capacity in Intellectual Disability Health and Mental Health. Over half a million Australians have intellectual disability. People with intellectual disability experience a diverse range of health and mental health problems. The health workforce needs to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to deal with this complex range of health needs.
The successful applicant will be a graduate with experience in a relevant field and will be responsible for all facets of the various projects including literature reviews, stakeholder consultation, data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and reports for publication. Findings will be presented to external stakeholders including government and non-government organisations.
This is a fixed term position, available full time or part time (minimum three days per week) for a period of 12 months.
The successful applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior (including a Criminal Record Check) prior to appointment.
Application close: 2 March 2014
How to apply and further information about the position are available at the link below.
http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/project-officer-0