Psychologist Grade 3 - Research Fellow

Psychologist - Clinical Research Fellow (Grade 3), Psychology Clinical Education & Research Team

0.5 FTE Fixed Term contract until January 2028

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Grade 3 Psychologist to join the Psychology Clinical Education and Research team in a clinical research role. This is a part time (0.5 EFT), fixed term opportunity until January 2028.

This position plays a key role in contributing to the strategic direction of psychology services at Monash Health through integrated research, evaluation and service innovation. Working in partnership with psychology researchers, the education team, clinical teams and academic collaborators, you will contribute to the design, implementation and translation of evidence-informed initiatives that improve outcomes for consumers and families.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Design and evaluate research and service improvement initiatives across psychology programs, including education

• Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative models of care

• Provide consultation on research design and evidence-informed practice

• Support workforce development, supervision and the growth of research capability across psychology

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will:

• Implement and contribute to research and evaluation projects across psychology programs

• Work with clinical and education leaders to generate insights that inform service design, innovation and strategy

• Apply qualitative and quantitative methodologies to analyse data and inform improvement initiatives

• Translate findings into practical, scalable service improvements across a complex health system

• Support grant development, reporting and dissemination of findings

• Provide mentoring, supervision and capability building for clinicians and emerging researchers

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen research translation and impact

About You

You are an experienced, motivated and strategically minded scientist practitioner who is passionate about improving services through research, innovation and collaboration. You will demonstrate:

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, with area of practice endorsement

• Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor

• Minimum of five years of experience as a psychologist

• Significant experience in clinical research, evaluation and/or service development

• Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis to inform evidence-based practice

• Experience mentoring, supervising or building capability in others

• Experience applying innovation approaches such as service design or design thinking

What You Can Expect

Working at Monash Health offers the opportunity to shape psychology services within one of Australia's largest public health systems.

You will benefit from:

• Opportunities to lead and contribute to impactful research, evaluation and innovation

• A well-developed leadership structure supporting professional growth and development

• Access to learning, mentorship and career development opportunities

• Support to attend conferences and engage in external collaborations

• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on improving outcomes at scale

About Psychology at Monash Health

Monash Health is one of Victoria's largest employers of psychologists, with a strong commitment to integrating research, education and clinical care. Our psychologists work across diverse services, supporting consumers, families and communities across the lifespan.