Listed By: The University of Melbourne on 18 Sep 2024 Job no: 0063703 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time/Fixed-term for 5 years Faculty: Faculty of Education Salary: Level E – $226,517 p.a.
plus 17% super Opportunity This exciting position is a professorial role supported by a partnership between Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) and the University of Melbourne.
The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing research, education, and practice in wellbeing science.
This will involve developing, implementing, and evaluating community-based wellbeing programs.
The University of Melbourne and RFQ partnership and this position are designed to make a unique contribution as an applied research center, leading the field of wellbeing and thriving, including developing the tools that will support people with their self-development, personal growth, and resilience.
This senior position requires a high degree of independent work, minimum supervision, and a high level of innovation and problem-solving skills connected with project management and the conceptual demands of undertaking research, teaching, and community engagement.
About You You will be well respected within the mental health and wellbeing science academic and professional communities.
You will have a specialization that aligns closely with the CWS goal of making a sustained impact upon the economic, psycho-social, and cultural wellbeing of Australian society and the RFQ goal of promoting mental health and wellbeing and reducing social stigma among communities impacted by mental health concerns.
You will possess: A Ph D or equivalent research doctorate in positive psychology and wellbeing science as well as demonstrated experience working at a Professor level.
Demonstrated capacity to make a leadership contribution to the future directions of research to meet community and global needs relating to wellbeing and human thriving.
Experience in working with service providers and community groups to deliver mental health and wellbeing programs to diverse groups.
Evidence of successful teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, including the ability to make significant contributions to the design and coordination of innovative and distinguished programs as well as successful knowledge transfer activities.
Full list of the key search criteria can be found in the attached PD.
About Us The Centre for Wellbeing Science (CWS) is Australia's leading research Centre in positive psychology and is part of Fo E at the University of Melbourne.
We are at the forefront of innovation in wellbeing, mental health promotion, and education, working with partners in schools, communities, government, and beyond, constantly seeking new and improved ways to support Australia's mental health and education systems.
CWS is a hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching activities associated with wellbeing science, including positive psychology, positive education, mental health, and education policy.
Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is a well-respected not-for-profit provider of community sector mental health services, serving the community for 50 years.
RFQ was founded in Richmond, England, in 1959 and it became a worldwide mental health movement.
RFQ is a member of the Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum.
The Faculty of Education (Fo E) fosters staff productivity, growth, and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society.
We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession.
Fo E stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities.
Employee Benefits We offer generous employee benefits to help maximize your work life.
These include flexible and family-friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women, and generous leave provisions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
Your application submitted should include a cover letter, CV, and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
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