- Part time 0.8FTE
- Fixed Term – 1 year
- Bundoora Campus (Northern Health)
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
About the position
In collaboration with Northern Health, we will evaluate virtual health/ digital models of care that have been implemented at Northern Health. This role is specifically associated with two projects;
- evaluation of physiotherapist-led back pain screening clinics within the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department; and
- co-design of a digital care pathway for patients undergoing total joint replacement. We require a Research Assistant (post-PhD) commencing in April 2025 to support the project milestones, and to take an active role in project recruitment, analysis, publication and reporting.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Conduct and publish or otherwise disseminate high quality and/or high impact research as a member of a team or independently and produce conference/seminar papers and publications from that research.
- Contribute to writing up research findings for publication and dissemination.
- Engage and build relationships with industry and community to ensure that all research results are communicated and adopted by industry, community and/or government.
- Contribute to the activities of the department and school, as agreed with the supervisor and as consistent with the requirements of any external contracts relating to funding of the position.
Skills and Experience
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
- A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
- High level organisational skills: the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
- Experience in co-design of healthcare interventions.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.
- Experience working in the Australian healthcare system.
- Experience with evaluation of healthcare interventions.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Thursday 20th March 2025
Position Enquiries: Adam Semciw – Professor Physiotherapy Podiatry and P&O
via email A.Semciw@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via Email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Research Fellow - Northern Health.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter,
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is found in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
