Health Services Researcher

2 weeks ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

Fixed term part-time, until 28 June 2024 etc

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. It is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health, and rehabilitation.

**About the **Institute for Breathing and Sleep**

The Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS). IBAS is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation with the mission of promoting, facilitating and co-ordinating research and education in respiratory and sleep health. IBAS is located on the grounds of the Austin Hospital and enjoys a mutually supportive and beneficial relationship with Austin Health.

**About the role**

The Implementation and Health Services Research team, led by Dr. Marnie Graco, aims to improve the delivery of healthcare by facilitating and undertaking rigorous implementation and health services research. We have a strong focus on improving the delivery of evidence-based treatments for sleep and breathing disorders in neuromuscular disease, however we are increasingly partnering with other research groups across the Austin precinct to support the translation of research evidence into clinical practice. Our research is highly collaborative and cross-disciplinary, and we are growing

**About you**

The primary role of the Health Services Researcher is to assist with execution of our funded implementation research projects, including mixed-methods evaluations of clinical trials and health programs. These projects span various clinical areas, such as sleep and breathing disorders in neuromuscular disease, intensive care, and rehabilitation. The Health Services Researcher will assist with:

- protocol development
- the collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data
- preparation of publications and presentations for scientific meetings.

The role requires an enthusiastic, independent, and motivated individual, with exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team, and a strong desire to contribute to an exciting program of research. This position is primarily located in Heidelberg; however, some of the development and evaluation of interventions will occur in various trial sites, and some travel may be required.

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
- Relocation expense reimbursement

**Inclusion at Austin**

**Work with us**

Selection Criteria Essential: - Bachelor’s degree in health sciences/ allied health/ nursing or similar - Experienced with qualitative and mixed-methods research, in a health/clinical setting, including study design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation. - Demonstrated high-level organisational and project manageme
Desirable: - Post-graduate research qualification (PhD or Masters by Research) - Sound understanding of implementation science theory, including the ability to theorise interventions to improve clinical practice e.g. to identify likely causal mechanisms of behaviour change. - Experience in the preparation of r

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