- Office in Darlington
Part-time (0.2 FTE), 3-month fixed-term opportunity
Join us in supporting groundbreaking research and youth mentoring programs, where your lived experience and skills will make a meaningful impact in mental health and higher education
Base Salary $83,038 - $87,739 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to research support and mentoring initiatives within a higher education environment. Importantly, you will contribute to the development of a Youth Researcher Mentoring Program for the PREMISE Next Generation Centre of Research Excellence, embedding lived experience expertise to enhance its impact. Alongside research and program support, you will also contribute to social media content creation and literature scoping, helping to share knowledge and engage with the broader community. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong organisational and administrative skills with a passion for supporting research and making a difference in youth mental health.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Contribute to the development of the Youth Researcher Mentoring program, embedding lived experience expertise to strengthen its impact.
Conduct literature scoping and writing to support research activities, reports, and program development.
Support the creation of social media content and imagery to promote initiatives and engage stakeholders.
Provide general administrative support, including records management, purchasing, invoicing, and basic compliance tasks.
About you
Current student of the University of Sydney studying in a relevant field (desirable).
Lived experience with mental illness and an understanding of issues impact youth mental health, with the ability to embed this expertise into mentoring, research support, and program development.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and build positive relationships.
Proven computer literacy and confidence using digital tools to manage tasks and support research activities.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Experience working in higher education, particularly in roles supporting researchers develop mentoring programs.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]
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