Full time
Posted 11/04/2025
Closes 25/04/2025
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists within the Directorate of Health Research for an Academic Research Officer to support research in the area of mental health. The successful applicant will:
About our Team
The Directorate of Health Research is responsible for strategic Defence health research, including supporting the five year program of research in mental health and wellbeing (2023-2027). The program of research in mental health is being led by the Professor of Military Mental Health and aims to reduce rates and burden of mental health problems among the Australian Defence Force by delivering prevention and improving recovery. Multiple studies are outlined in the five year program, including the development of precise and effective interventions to target risk factors and trialing evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of health research design and methodology, psychology, statistical methods and project management.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
Application Closing Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/03011/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=783B4306-5379-2F82-A377-E3BD8481F565