Nicholas is a research assistant and project lead at UniSC’s Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, education and clinical services. Dr Nicholas Branderpeetz is developing, implementing, and evaluating the ‘Early Suicide Awareness and Response in Youth' (ESARY) project, a feasibility study of a screener for suicidality expressed by youth (12+ years). UniSC’s Thompson Institute has received funding from the QLD Mental Health Commission for piloting the ESARY protocol in schools and community organisations for a period of 2 years commencing October 2024. 

Prior to joining UniSC, Nicholas worked as a researcher on several projects at Griffith University relating to the stress, motivation, wellbeing, and turnover of Nurses, Doctors, Paramedics, Allied Health professionals, Teachers, and more. Previously, he managed wellbeing services at James Cook University Brisbane and worked as a team leader in disability employment services.

Nicholas holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Psychology, a Masters of Organisational Psychology, and a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours. Nicholas is also a practicing and registered Psychologist.