Research Coordinator/assistant

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 32

**Job Category**:

- Other Professionals - Research

**Req Id -** 3508
- Complex, rewarding role in a dedicated and supportive department
- Build your career at an organisation invested in your long-term development
- Temporary part time (parental leave replacement) - 32 hours per fortnight

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our unit has an extensive track record in perioperative clinical trials. We collaborate on major national and international trials with secured NHMRC, MRFF and CSIRO funding, evaluating outcomes of interest to patients, clinicians and the community.

**About the role**
- This research position is best suited to an experienced nurse or science graduate with a track record in clinical trials. It will involve the on-boarding of clinical trials, from ethics submissions to organisational roll out, and the subsequent recruitment and follow up of patients, along with the administration and coordination of trial interventions.

**About the culture**
- Our unit has a privileged role participating in our patients' surgical journeys. From contacting patients for consent to participate, supervision of procedures during their inpatient stay, to post-operative follow ups we are a major contributor to their satisfaction with their care. Our team enjoys having a positive impact on our patients' experience, and providing high quality data to help answer important questions in perioperative medicine.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong** - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

**Contact Person**:Kelly Chapman**
**Phone**:(03) 4215 1901**

**Application closing date: 20 February 2025**

**Position Description