Allied Health Research Practitioner

The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Allied Health Research Practitioner - Advanced (Service Improvement Officer) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Develop and lead a strategic framework for coordinated workforce planning and development, education and research for allied health across the District
- Lead, develop, implement and evaluate workforce solutions including innovative models of care, recruitment and retention strategies and development of future generations of allied health to ensure supply
- Coordinate collaboration with tertiary institutions to maximise a work ready allied health workforce
- Employ effective change management through utilisation of high-level influencing, advocacy, negotiation and conflict management skills with all stakeholders

About you

**To be successful in this position you will require**:

- A qualification in Audiology, Cardiac Science, Dental, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Environmental Health, Music Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Neurophysiology, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health Therapy, Orthoptics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiography, Respiratory Science, Sleep Technician and Science, Social Work, Sonography or Speech Pathology.
- A research track record and/or a higher degree in research qualification
- Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body
- Blue Card
- Driver Licence
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary
- Temporary part time (up to 18 months, with possibility of extension, 30.4 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $70.99 - $74.07 per hour

About Us
The Allied Health Research Team sits under the Director of Allied Health Research, Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services in the Emergency and Specialty Services Division. The team leads and supports research activity including: the development of research capacity and capability for allied health professionals across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service for evidence-based delivery of healthcare.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
**Job Ad reference**: GC566208