Job Title: Senior Research Associate (Men’s Mental Health)
Location: Randwick, Australia – Hybrid
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (until 30th June 2027)
Hours: 35 hours a week
Remuneration: $127,947 base (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Work rights: Visa sponsorship not available; requires full rights to work in Australia.
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a medical research institute affiliated with UNSW Sydney, and a global leader in translational mental health research. It is the only research institute in Australia investigating mental health across the lifespan, from childhood to adulthood. This position will work within the Workplace Mental Health Research Program.
The Role
This role will conduct independent and collaborative research in men’s mental health and suicide prevention to improve understanding of suicide risk, enhance engagement for intervention, and develop evidence-based digital content for men. The Associate will lead and deliver research projects—including data analysis and modelling—across epidemiological, qualitative, quantitative, and intervention studies, while supporting product rollout, stakeholder collaboration, funding opportunities, and the broader research team. The role reports to a Senior Lecturer at the Black Dog Institute and manages two direct reports.
Key Skills and Experience Required
* PhD in psychology, psychiatry, public health, or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
* Track record of significant involvement in mental health or suicide prevention research.
* Experience leading participant recruitment, ethics submissions, systematic reviews and meta‑analyses, and designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects.
* High‑level communication skills and ability to network with a diverse range of students and staff.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage projects effectively.
* Experience using statistical packages to analyze data.
* Experience with student and technical staff supervision or teaching (preferred).
* Experience with digital health technologies, implementation, and/or clinical trials (preferred).
* Demonstrated capacity to represent the University and the Black Dog Institute in external settings through networking, partnership building, and influencing skills.
Benefits and Culture
* Competitive salary.
* Flexible working.
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period.
* Access to lifelong learning and career development.
* Progressive HR practices.
How to Apply
Please click “Apply now” to submit an online application. Do not send applications to the contact listed below. Include a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role.
Pre‑Employment Checks
* Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation.
* National and International Criminal history checks.
* Entitlement to work and ID checks.
* Working With Children Checks.
* Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
* Verification of relevant qualifications.
* Verification of relevant professional membership.
* Employment history and reference checks.
* Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
* Medical Checks and Assessments.
Compliance with these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Enquiries
Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner
Applications close: Tuesday 24th March before 11.30pm Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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