Clinical Research Assistant

**Employment Status**

Temporary Part Time

**Program**

Surgical & Critical Care

**Location**

University Hospital Geelong

**Hours Per Fortnight**

48

**Position Summary**
- Contribute to ground-breaking research in hip dysplasia at the forefront of healthcare innovation
- Join a dynamic, friendly team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and making a real difference in the community
- Exciting New Temporary Part-Time Opportunity
- 48 hours per fortnight (until 31/08/2026)

**About the facility**

Barwon Health is the largest health service in regional Victoria and based in Geelong, it is within commuting range from the west side of Melbourne. With approximately 9,000 employees, 30 sites and a broad range of services, Barwon Health plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of our local community and the Barwon South Western region.

**About the role**

The Clinical Research Assistant will be part of a team working at Barwon Health and the Southwest catchment areas to ensure patients with hip dysplasia are enrolled into the State-wide Registry for Developmental Dysplasia of the hip (VicHip).

The Clinical Research Assistant will be part of a group of assistants working at other study sites and would work collaboratively with the other members to develop a dynamic, responsive team who are central to the success of the registry.

Initially the role would involve coordinating the setting up of the registry database at Barwon Health and establishing professional networking with the other study sites. Once established the role would entail the recruitment and data collection into the registry for Barwon Health patients, and coordination of data sharing across the registry network.

The role would require close working relationship with Medical and Physiotherapy Clinicians, and also interaction with children, families and community support professionals.

**About the culture**

Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy._**

**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline
Essential: Working with Children & National Police Clearance (if appointed) in compliance with the Victorian Governments Child Safety Standards
Desirable: Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation

Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.

**Contact Person**

Richard Angliss

**Contact Person Job Title**

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon - Lead Investigator VicHip DDH Registry

**Contact Number**

(03) 4215 1069

**Alternate Contact