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This is a Forensicare Scholarship role with one of the leading companies in AU right now -- Swinburne University of Technology -- with an amazing team. They are continuing to grow rapidly. This is the chance to join right as the takes off.
More About the Role at Swinburne University of Technology
**About the Scholarship** We have an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity funded by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) for a project examining the efficacy of Forensicare regional forensic mental health teams as they are implemented across the state of Victoria over the coming years. The successful candidate will take part in investigating improved care continuity and coordination, diversion of people from the criminal justice system, reduced demand for costly and restrictive forensic mental health beds, collegial capability and capacity building, supported consumer recovery, and positive community perceptions of the regional forensic mental health services. The PhD scholarship is available for a highly motivated and competitive candidate enrolled in a PhD program to undertake research that supports the research agenda of the project. The Scholarship will provide the successful applicant with opportunity to be involved in delivering recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The candidate will also work collaboratively with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare), enabling them to establish an industry presence and develop leadership networks. **About you ** To be successful in the role, you will have: - Bachelor degree honours and/or a research master’s degree in psychological sciences, health sciences, population and global health, and those with relevant industry experience, with a First Class Honours (average grade 80-100) or equivalent. - Meet the entry requirements for the relevant Higher Degree by Research at Swinburne University of Technology. The scholarship is contingent upon the candidate enrolling in the Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences), program. - The capacity to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner. - Problem solving and organisational capacities with the ability to manage task deadlines. A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description. **About Swinburne University of Technology** Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that: - Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience - Every Swinburne graduate gets a job - Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution - Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
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