Clinical Research Assistant, REPAIR Stroke Trials

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University of Melbourne Full time
Clinical Research Assistant, REPAIR Stroke Trials

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

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 therapists, 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.

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.

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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