Position Number: 0064885
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 - 0.6 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences
Salary: Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Allied Health Assistant to work on therapy and rehabilitation research projects focussed on stroke recovery
- Contribute to making a positive difference in people's lives
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The position of Research Assistant is a 12 month fixed-term contract position within the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science, The University of Melbourne. Qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapist, and allied health assistants with at least 3 years of experience working with people with neurological conditions will be considered for the position.
The role of the Research Assistant is to work on research in the area of stroke rehabilitation. The person will work directly with A/Professor Kate Hayward (physiotherapist) and Dr Emily Dalton (occupational therapist).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to ongoing and future stroke research projects, in particular the UPLIFT (UPper limb and Language Impairment and Functional Training) and the DOSE-UP (DOSE ranging in UPper limb rehabilitation after stroke) stroke recovery trials
- Delivering therapy to people recruited to stroke recovery trials, as well as contributing to screening and recruitment of potential research participants
- Communicating with participants, scheduling assessments and intervention sessions
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a minimum of three years of clinical experience working with individuals with neurological conditions, along with strong communication skills that enable effective interaction with various stakeholders. Your proficiency in digital tools, including Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, supports your ability to work efficiently in diverse settings.
With a demonstrated ability to take initiative, apply sound judgment, and solve problems effectively, you excel in managing detailed projects. Your strong organisational skills, coupled with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, ensure successful achievement of project goals and deadlines.
You will also have:
- Current Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy registration with the Allied Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Strong commitment to the highest scientific and ethical integrity standards and the ability to strictly adhere to study protocols
- Ideally, demonstrated experience in research project management especially clinical trials, including recruitment of participants and collection of study data
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Physiotherapy
The Department of Physiotherapy was established in 1991 and makes distinctive contributions nationally and internationally to the physiotherapy profession and society in research, learning & teaching and knowledge exchange. In 2009 it became a department within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences.
Further information about Physiotherapy is available at: https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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