Project Officer - Lived Experience
Project Officer - Lived Experience
Salary breakdown: Salary Range $62,712.69 - $76,000.00 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15,900.00 + Meal & Entertainment expenses)
Part time position, 0.6 FTE (3 days per week), 2 year maximum term contract
Ensure lived experience engagement is aligned with the lived experience engagement framework at the Institute and provide meaningful engagement across a suite of projects
Job Description
About the Institute
Located on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Randwick NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the full lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research and have maintained a reputation as the face of mental health research and treatment in Australia.
Through our unique ‘translational’ research approach, we turn our world-class research into treatments, prevention strategies, clinical services, educational programs, and e-health products. These allow us to continue our work in leading Australia’s population health response, and champion the ongoing conversation of mental health in our society.
Our work is used to distributed through the public and is used to drive evidence informed change across the mental health sector, setting the foundation for a brighter and healthier future for all.Benefits
Hybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at workPet friendly workplace
Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
Employee discounts
Desired Skills and Experience
The RoleReporting to the Lived Experience Program Manager, this role will support the engagement of Lived Experience Advisors within Black Dog Institute. The role will ensure lived experience engagement is aligned with the Lived Experience Engagement Framework to provide meaningful engagement across a suite of projects, while offering guidance throughout the research planning and delivery process.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lived Experience Resource Support Network
Key point of contact for the Lived Experience Advisor Network including recruitment, orientation and development, administration, renumeration and communications.Work in partnership with the Black Dog Institute Research directorate to understand their processes, ensuring that your role and responsibilities are aligned with these.
Support the Lived Experience Program Manager in managing the Lived Experience Advisory Network (LERN) and its associated projects and activities.
Onboard and enable a network of Lived Experience Advisors from existing databases and partner organisations to work on Black Dog projects.
Liaise with the Lived Experience Peer Advisor to ensure Lived Experience Advisors are supported while working on projects to ensure support is aligned with the Lived Experience Team processes and policies.
Respond to all general lived experience enquiries from internal and external stakeholders and interested parties, redirecting them to the appropriate personnel as required.
Support Lived Experience Advisor engagement logistics and administration.
Prepare reports on status of lived experience participation across Black Dog
Project Support
Support the Lived Experience Program Manager with enquiries for lived experience engagement according to the Lived Experience Team Prioritisation Matrix and BDI strategic prioritiesUnder the guidance of the Lived Experience Program Manager plan lived experience engagement across internal projects in collaboration with Black Dog staff, including setting deadlines, prioritising tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
Support the capacity building of both staff and Lived Experience Advisors, including coordination and delivery of appropriate resources, tools and training.Guide the engagement of Lived Experience Advisors in initiatives, projects and research across Black Dog Institute using a variety of methodologies that are aligned with the Lived Experience Engagement Framework and Black Dog Institute’s 2022 2026 Strategic Plan.
Continuously evaluating projects to ensure engagement with Lived Experience Advisors aligns with the Lived Experience Engagement Framework.
Skills & Experience Required
A lived experience of mental health challenges or suicideUnderstanding of mental health research and its aims
Expertise working with people with lived and/or living experience that involves skillful conversations and the use of strengths-based recovery orientated ways of working
Understanding and empathy of the impact mental health challenges can have on a person and their loved ones
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability to manage multiple projects with strong organisational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and adapt as necessary to the demands of multiple projects and changing priorities
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to consult and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholdersA high-level of computer literacy including Microsoft Suite, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams.
An ability to work both in a team and independently, with a high level of flexibility and initiative with minimal supervision
Demonstrate sound judgement and an awareness of reputation and branding implications.
EEO StatementBlack Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, appearance, carer status, cultural and/or racial background, disability, gender identity, lived experience, religion or sexual orientation.
How to Apply To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the link to ELMO to apply and submit your most up to date resume. If you are shortlisted for the role, we will call you and let you know you are successful. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to upload your ID or personal details.We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.