Senior Research Assistant – Mental Health Services Research Full-time

Mental Health Services Research Stream Position

Join the Mental Health Services Research stream within the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) and use your mixed methods expertise to support purposeful research that strengthens mental health and suicide prevention service planning. Working within a collaborative team and alongside government, Primary Health Networks and community organisations, you will contribute evidence and practical insights that help shape integrated mental health systems across Queensland and Australia.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake advanced research activities, literature reviews and evidence synthesis using relevant scientific and mixed methods research approaches.
• Coordinate research recruitment, consultations, surveys, workshops and other data collection activities across multiple projects.
• Analyse qualitative and basic quantitative datasets, maintain high standards of data management and ensure compliance with approved ethics protocols.
• Contribute to research outputs, including evidence summaries, reports, manuscripts and publications, while liaising effectively with internal and external partners.

A relevant degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Allied Health or a related discipline, combined with relevant research experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrated experience applying qualitative research methods and analysing research data, ideally within a health, mental health or suicide prevention context.

Proficiency in research and office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and EndNote, with experience using NVivo highly regarded.

Strong understanding of research governance, ethics and data management practices, with the ability to maintain high research standards.

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing project needs and meet deadlines.

Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Sandra Diminic. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.

When you apply, please upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 30th August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67958). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 10th September 2026.