Fixed Term, Part time (2 days per week) position until 26th Oct 2025. Located at the School of Psychology on the Camperdown Campus
Opportunity to contribute to research in a clinical service delivery setting
Base Salary (HEO9) $140,913 - 148,684 p.a., (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Clinic and Research Manager for the Child Behaviour Research Clinic (CBRC). In this role you will be responsible for the coordination and management of the day-to-day activities of the CBRC including operational, clinical, training and research management activities taking place within the clinic.

Reporting to Professor Mark Dadds and and Professor David Hawes the Clinic and Research Manager will oversee specialist clinical training, supervisory and clinical service delivery functions of the CBRC. They will act as the cohesive link coordinating the intersection of multiple research teams operating within the CBRC. They will also contribute substantively to research activities as appropriate to their skills and research interests and the available opportunities.

In addition, they will support the strategic direction of the CBRC through seeking out research opportunities or topics that align with the strategic priorities of the clinic and through providing frank and sound advice to the Clinic Directors on topics related to the research management and operations of the CBRC.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

manage the Child Behaviour Research Clinic as a Centre of excellence in specialist clinical training, supervision, and service delivery in the area of child psychopathology
deliver training and educational opportunities where relevant to the broader community within clinical psychology, health/allied health, and education to improve the quality-of-service provision for children and family in addressing mental health
ensure ethical and professional project management of the study
maintain relationships with all research stakeholders including chief investigators, other project staff and research participants with a specific focus on overseeing the training and monitoring of CBRC staff carrying out the research protocol.

The School of Psychology was the first established Psychology department in Australia and is currently one of the largest and has a proud history of excellence that characterises all its research and educational activities. Sustained increases in research funding and strong enrolments have facilitated a rapid growth in our staffing and research profile.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Clinic and Research Manager who has:

postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology, psychology, or related area with extensive relevant experience
registration as a Psychologist with Clinical Psychology endorsement and registration as a board approved clinical supervisor
extensive experience managing research projects, particularly projects that involve database management, assessment, recruitment, and maintenance of human participants (e.g., children and families) in a clinical setting.

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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Sunday 12 January 2025 11:59 PM

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