Research Assistant – Neurological Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist

Job no: 0057473
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part time (0.2 – 0.3 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences
Salary: Level A – $77,171 – $104,717 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the School of Health Sciences

http://www.healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/  

The Melbourne School of Heath Sciences (MSHS) is a School within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. It is an inter-professional learning organisation at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, scholarship, professional practice, workforce training and engagement that contributes to local, national and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing. The MSHS values and ensures strong relationships with the health professions, workforce agencies, the community, governments, accreditation and regulating authorities, and industry partners. It values a strong discipline focus and professional identity while fostering inter- professional collaborations and synergies in teaching, clinical education and research.

About the Role
The Research Assistant will undertake research in the area of neurological conditions in particular stroke. They will also assist with submission of research grant applications and ethics applications

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to specific current and planned neurology research projects, in particular the Fit 4 Me After Stroke Trial
• Working closely with relevant staff to screen and recruit potential research participants.
• Communicating with participants, scheduling required assessments and intervention sessions.
• Conducting intervention sessions as outlined in the relevant research protocol.
• Assisting with maintenance of study tracking programs, obtaining and verifying medical record data, preparing reports on progress of participants’ recruitment and progress through research trials.

About You
You will bring your sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders. You will have demonstrated ability to use initiative, good problem solving, judgement and organisational skills coupled with the ability to follow through detailed projects effectively.

You will also have:

• Physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or Exercise Physiology accreditation through Exercise and Sprots Science Australia (ESSA).
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience working with people with neurological conditions.
• Excellent computer skills particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and power point.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve project goals and meet agreed deadlines.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au .

Position Description